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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.

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.

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.

Strictly Star Arrested on Suspicion of Rape

A male performer from Strictly Come Dancing has been arrested on suspicion of rape, according to reports. The alleged incident occurred in 2024. Read the latest developments.

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.

BBC apologises for edited Trump Capitol riot speech

The BBC has apologised for splicing clips of a Trump speech ahead of the Capitol riots, prompting an investigation by a US media regulator and a threatened $5bn lawsuit. Discover the full story.

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