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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.

TV fans outraged at 'awful' 2025 Christmas schedule

Viewers have expressed widespread disappointment with the 2025 festive TV line-up from major UK channels, criticising repeats and uninspiring shows. Discover the one programme getting praise.

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.

Casualty on track causes Piccadilly Line chaos

Major disruption on London's Piccadilly Line after emergency services respond to a casualty on the track at Hammersmith station. District Line services also affected. Get the latest travel updates.

Complete Guide to Every Elizabeth Line Station

Your definitive guide to every station on London's Elizabeth Line. Discover the full route from Reading to Shenfield and Heathrow, plus how this TfL project has transformed cross-capital travel.

Animal on tracks blocks two Tube lines

Jubilee and Metropolitan lines partially suspended after an animal trespassed on the tracks. Major delays reported across the network. Sign up for travel updates.

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.

Central Line Most Complained-About Tube in 2025

Transport for London reveals Central Line received 1,651 complaints in 2025, though reports dropped 14% from 2024. Discover which lines saw improvements and TfL's safety pledge.

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.

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