The Latest Breaking News from Evan Davis

The BBC is utterly beholden to the right. Why else would it fear an Evan Davis podcast about heat pumps?

The broadcaster behaves like Starmer’s government: suppress the left, cave to your critics, and undermine your own survival, writes Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

Evan Davis being told to stop hosting podcast was ‘tough’ for BBC boss

He was told that the Happy Heat Pump Podcast could be seen as a breach of rules around presenters speaking about issues of public policy.

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

‘They dictate the rules’: BBC tells PM’s Evan Davis to stop hosting heat pump podcast

Presenter believes decision was taken due to the technology’s link with net zero after he was told he risked accusations of political bias

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

Two-thirds of Britons support legalising assisted dying, poll shows

Exclusive: MPs looking at how to respond to calls for UK to allow terminally ill, mentally competent adults to end their lives

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

Evan Davis: ‘I found out at my wedding that my father had killed himself’

BBC host reveals brother told him of tragic death of dad, 92, who had cancer and heart failure, during reception

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023

BBC’s Evan Davis recalls being told on his wedding day that his father had taken his own life

This story contains reference to suicide some may find upsetting

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

BBC broadcaster Evan Davis was told at his wedding his father had killed himself

The broadcaster, 61, heard about the news from his brother after the ceremony in July 2022.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

‘Sneaky overbooking tactic’ or smart alternative to denying boarding from flights?

Plane Talk: Vueling has the right idea inviting volunteers – but needs to be more generous

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Inside Andy Burnham's bid for more power to change Greater Manchester

The 'Trailblazer' devolution deal is expected to be signed soon

Manchester Evening News · Mar 12, 2023

Michael Gove jokes it would be 'fatal' for Andy Burnham's career if they always agreed

The Levelling Up Secretary had plenty of praise for the mayor at the Convention of the North.

Manchester Evening News · Jan 26, 2023