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BBC Charter Review: Ministers Eye Permanent Status

The UK government is considering major reforms to the BBC's charter and funding, aiming to depoliticise its board and secure its long-term future. Explore the potential changes and what they mean for the broadcaster.

Trump sues BBC for $10bn as licence fee future debated

Donald Trump files a $10bn lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit, as UK ministers publish a green paper on the future of the licence fee. Political leaders clash over the broadcaster's independence.

Six BBC funding options if licence fee is scrapped

As the government launches its green paper on BBC charter renewal, we examine the six potential funding models on the table, from subscriptions to a household levy, and rate their likelihood.

Trump sues BBC for £7.5bn over edited speech

US President Donald Trump launches a massive £7.5 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging a Panorama documentary maliciously edited his January 6 speech. Read the full details.

FRSO's Alpine Symphony: Clean, Dynamic Strauss

Nicholas Collon leads the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra in a crisp, powerful recording of Strauss's Alpine Symphony, with soprano Louise Alder shining in Four Songs. Discover the review.

BBC broadcaster Brian Hayes dies aged 88

Tributes pour in for Brian Hayes, the legendary BBC radio presenter known for his sharp wit and commanding voice, who has passed away at 88. Read about his remarkable career.

Mammoth Series 2 Review: BBC's Subversive 70s Sitcom

Mike Bubbins returns as Tony Mammoth in the BBC Two sitcom's second series. This review explores the show's deadpan send-up of masculinity and its surprising insights into modern life. Watch now on BBC iPlayer.

Radio Legend Brian Hayes Dies Aged 87

Tributes pour in for pioneering BBC and LBC presenter Brian Hayes, who has died at 87. The broadcaster transformed phone-in radio with his conversational style over a five-decade career.

BBC Crisis: MPs Probe Prescott Memo Fallout

Senior BBC figures questioned over leaked memo that triggered leadership crisis. Explore the key revelations about bias claims, internal reviews, and the future of the broadcaster.

BBC adds deputy director general after bias row

The BBC is creating a deputy director general role and expanding its standards panel following a major bias controversy. Learn how this reshapes the corporation's leadership.

BBC loses £1bn a year in licence fee revenue

MPs reveal the BBC is losing over £1bn annually from licence fee evasion and non-use, as streaming services gain popularity. Discover the future of public broadcasting.

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