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BBC needs to be ‘open to all options’ for funding, says director-general Brittin

The broadcaster’s chief was facing the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee.

Evening Standard

BBC bosses admit 'real jeopardy' as 540k drop in TV licences hits income

THE number of BBC TV licences dropped by more than half a million in a single year, according to the corporation’s annual report ...

The National (Scotland)

BBC director-general gives update on future of embattled Doctor Who

His comments come amid a period of uncertainty for the beloved programme

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BBC ‘working hard’ on regenerating Doctor Who, says director-general

The expected 2026 Christmas special episode has been cancelled.

Evening Standard

BBC faces ‘real jeopardy’ as licence fee payments fall faster than expected

Director general Matt Brittin says funding model ties corporation to the past as number of licences falls by 539,000

The Guardian - UK

With Sky buying ITV, are the BBC and Channel 4 now merging? Here's what's happening to free TV in the UK

TV in the UK could be very different in just a year's time – here's the latest on what to expect

BBC Breakfast presenter announces departure from show after 11 years

Rachel Burden hosted her last show on Sunday ahead of major cuts to the programme’s schedule

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‘End of an era’: what is the future of British TV after Sky’s ITV takeover?

Merger stokes fears over job cuts, US influence and possible BBC and Channel 4 tie-up to take on Netflix and YouTube

The Guardian - UK

Reverend Richard Coles ‘annoyed’ over BBC decision that led to Radio 4 exit: ‘You have no control’

Coles hosted ‘Saturday Live’ for 12 years between 2011 an 2013, until production relocated to Cardiff

The Independent UK

TV licence fee 'could be added on to people's energy bills', BBC boss suggests

THE BBC licence fee should be scrapped – and could be replaced with a compulsory levy on people’s energy bills, the broadcaster’s new…

The National (Scotland)

BBC ‘held back’ by licence fee, says director-general

Matt Brittin appeared before the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

New BBC director-general to discuss ‘critical’ time for BBC at Edinburgh TV Festival

Brittin, 57, will ‘reflect on his first few months leading the BBC’ during his appearance

The Independent UK

New BBC director-general Matt Brittin to speak at Edinburgh TV Festival

The 57-year-old will speak at the festival on August 27, which will see him ‘reflect on his first few months leading the BBC’.

Evening Standard

BBC staff fear strike action inevitable after anger at 1% pay rise offer

Unions reject proposed below-inflation increase which comes as corporation prepares to cut thousands of jobs

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‘Four white presenters feels retro’ – is the BBC Today programme doomed?

With bosses at the BBC prioritising social media platforms over radio, things feel apocalyptic at the broadcaster’s flagship news show – especially given the lack of diversity. Is this it?

The Independent UK

New BBC boss Matt Brittin issues warning amid cost-saving plan

Matt Brittin succeeded Tim Davie in the role last month

Evening Standard

BBC must adapt to the world around us, says director-general

Matt Brittin, who succeeded Tim Davie in the role last month, was speaking after an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Coronation Street star and new BBC director-general to receive royal honour at Windsor Castle

Sally Lindsay, Matt Brittin and rugby player will all receive honours at an investiture ceremony on Wednesday

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The Guardian - UK

The BBC could be our best weapon against Trump, Musk and fake news. Here’s how that could work

A dynamic new strategy would allow the BBC to redefine what trusted news means as it is still valued highly in this age of anxiety, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

International Business Times UK

BBC Reveals 550 News Jobs and 700 Corporate Roles Will Be Axed as It Targets £500 Million in Savings

The BBC will cut 1,250 jobs, including 550 news roles, as part of a cost-saving plan aimed at delivering £500 million in annual savings.

Evening Standard

BBC reveals cuts to content division amid ‘significant financial pressures’

The BBC aims to reduce its spend on commissioning by £80 million in the 2027 to 2028 financial year.

The National (Scotland)

Stuart Cosgrove reacts as BBC Scotland confirms major cuts

THE BBC has "evaded tough decisions" and been "badly managed", broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove has said, after the corporation…

Evening Standard

BBC to axe Radio 4’s The World Tonight in first round of sweeping job cuts

The World Tonight, which is a 45-minute weekday news programme, will be axed after almost 70 years.

The National (Scotland)

BBC Scotland in firing line as new director-general to slash jobs

THE BBC'S new director-general has informed staff that up to 2000 jobs will be cut in the coming months to deliver £500 million of savings –…

The Independent UK

BBC axes hundreds of news and TV jobs in £500m savings drive

BBC director-general Matt Brittin has announced that 550 of the planned 1,800 to 2,000 job cuts at the corporation will be taken from BBC News and TV and radio-related roles.

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