The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has been making headlines recently due to various developments. These include controversies surrounding its coverage of news stories, such as the failure to answer questions raised by investigations and the resignation of newsreader Huw Edwards. Additionally, there have been reports on the BBC's financial challenges, with pressure on director general Tim Davie to revamp the corporation's license fee model to balance the books.
Established in 1922, the BBC is the world's oldest national broadcaster and the largest broadcaster globally by the number of employees. Headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, the BBC operates multiple television channels, radio stations, and online platforms, providing a wide range of news, entertainment, and educational content. The BBC is funded primarily by the television license fee paid by households in the UK, which has been a subject of debate and scrutiny in recent times. The corporation plays a significant role in shaping public discourse and is known for its impartiality and comprehensive coverage of national and international events.
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A representative for the celebrity chef says the squatters have all vacated the pub and hotel.
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Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie hopes party members will vote to maintain a power-sharing deal with the SNP.
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Would you be bothered getting up that early on a Saturday?
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The infected blood scandal has been described as 'the worst treatment disaster in NHS history'.
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The former BBC Newsnight presenter will co-host alongside Channel 4 News anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
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Passengers on service said they were abused by group on train after men got on at London Bridge
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he's looking at the second half of the year but has so far refused to name a date as he battles to make a dent in Labour's double-digit poll lead
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The rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines.
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Powerful synthetic drugs linked to dozens of deaths are being sent to the UK from China, BBC finds.
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A Russian court has overturned the verdict of an aerospace scientist who was sentenced to 12 years in prison on charges of treason linked to his participation in a multinational high-speed flight project, state-run RIA Novosti reported on Wednesday.
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A separate police force will report on sixth murder suspect, Matthew White, who died last year without ever being prosecuted
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Pep Guardiola has given his squad a couple of days off as he manages a hectic schedule
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He was the corporation’s highest paid newsreader
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By voting for the tobacco and vapes bill, MPs have a historic opportunity to prevent disease and reduce inequality, says Prof Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England
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‘Andor’ actor will not replace Millie Gibson as companion, BBC confirms
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The Italian Coast Guard says it has rescued 22 people and recovered nine bodies after a smugglers’ boat capsized in a storm about 30 miles south of the island of Lampedusa
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Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of assault, is back in the spotlight thanks to Netflix's "Scoop." Here's what she's up to now.
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Richardson will present the sports news on the early morning programme for the final time on September 9 – 50 years to the day he joined the BBC.
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BBC director general Tim Davie is under pressure to balance the books, so we want to know how you think the corporation’s licence fee model should be revamped
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UK's Olly Alexander, who has accused Israel of 'genocide,' says quitting the event 'wouldn't bring us any closer to our shared goal'