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BBC NI boss was involved in Newsnight decision

Director of BBC Northern Ireland Peter Johnston confirmed he was involved in decisions relating to the Newsnight investigation that wrongly linked a senior Conservative politician to child sex abuse in north Wales.
News • 13 Nov 12

BBC review says basic journalistic checks not done

An official report into the BBC's Newsnight programme on 2 November has concluded that, during the editorial decision-making process, "some of the basic journalistic checks were not completed".
News • 13 Nov 12

Allegations against current BBC staff to be probed

The BBC has said it is investigating nine allegations of "sexual harassment, assault or inappropriate conduct" among current staff and contributors.
News • 23 Oct 12

BBC appoints Entwistle as new boss

BBC executive George Entwistle has been appointed Director-General of the BBC. He is currently Director of BBC Vision.
Business • 04 Jul 12

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