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BBC appoints new director of news and current affairs

THE BBC has appointed a new director of news and current affairs amid a challenging time at the corporation ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as director of news and current affairs

Her appointment comes after Deborah Turness stood down as chief executive of BBC News in November last year.

Evening Standard · Oct 5

Rachel Jupp appointed BBC News chief a year after Trump Panorama row ignited

Deborah Turness stood down as chief executive of BBC News in November last year

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Ministers demand BBC World Service plan for cuts as aid budget slashed

Exclusive: David Lammy asks BBC bosses to draw up tightened budget amid criticism move could harm UK’s global influence

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025

‘A cocktail for a misinformed world’: why China and Russia are cheering Trump’s attacks on media

Today on World Press Freedom Day, there are warnings that US attempts to withdraw from promoting independent journalism will have far-reaching effects

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2025

BBC World Service to axe 130 jobs as it seeks to save £6 million

Planned cost-saving measures include closing posts across the service in the UK and internationally as well as cutting roles in BBC Monitoring.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

BBC World Service facing ‘cognitive warfare’, says director-general Tim Davie

An inquiry is looking to establish whether increased Government support is needed.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024

‘Quite a nightmare’: UK media face tricky few weeks juggling football and politics

Broadcasters weighing how to cover Euro 2024 at same time as general election, with BBC facing extra complication of Wimbledon

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024

BBC boss told of Jewish community’s outrage over Hamas language

BBC director-general Tim Davie met Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl and its chief executive Michael Wegier

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023

BBC News deputy CEO admits ‘mistake’ in live coverage of Gaza hospital bombing

He said ‘language wasn’t quite right’ during the broadcast.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023