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The Latest Breaking News from Radio 5 Live

BBC speaks out on Naga Munchetty 'unfair treatment' row after she quit Breakfast

The presenter, 51, was previously accused of ‘bullying’ colleagues and making a ‘wild’ sex joke off-air

Evening Standard · Aug 10

Radio 5 Live presenter Tony Livesey leaves BBC after David Sullivan allegations

Tony Livesey has left BBC Radio 5 Live after allegations were made against his former boss David Sullivan

Evening Standard · Aug 3

Broadcaster Tony Livesey leaves BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years

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The Independent UK · Aug 3

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Radio 5 Live presenter Tony Livesey departs BBC after David Sullivan allegations

Tony Livesey stepped away from his Radio 5 Live role after appearing in a Panorama investigation on David Sullivan

The Independent UK · Aug 3

Naga Munchetty in fresh BBC row after getting 'special treatment' for new 5 Live breakfast show role

‘Consternation’ behind the scenes over BBC’s handling of highly-paid star’s move

Evening Standard · Aug 1

Naga Munchetty's new BBC Radio 5 Live role prompts emotional message from departing host Rick Edwards

The presenter took to Instagram to reflect on his and Rachel Burden’s years together on air after the BBC confirmed earlier this week Munchetty will helm the show from December

Evening Standard · Jul 30

'Real reason' Naga Munchetty quit BBC Breakfast as radio predecessor fights back tears over exit

The presenter, 51, announced she is leaving the show after 17 years following a ‘bullying probe’

Evening Standard · Jul 29

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Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years for Radio 5 Live

Move comes after the presenter has faced allegations of bullying, but there is no suggestion it is related

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years for radio role

She will host the breakfast show on BBC Radio 5 Live from January 2027.

Evening Standard · Jul 28

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

Evening Standard · Jul 13

Shabana Mahmood says Southport inquiry report exposed ‘systematic failures across multiple public sector organisations’ – as it happened

The home secretary made the comments after an inquiry revealed that the system ‘completely failed’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

How to listen to Six Nations on BBC Radio 5 Live from anywhere in the world

Here's how to listen to the Six Nations rugby on BBC Radio 5 Live from anywhere in the world.

TechRadar · Feb 5

Brian Hayes obituary

Pioneer of radio phone-ins who hosted a popular show on LBC in the 1970s and 80s, and won Sony awards for his work on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 5 Live

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Reeves suggests two-child benefit cap will fully go, saying children in big families should not be ‘penalised’ – as it happened

Chancellor interviewed on Radio 5 Live and says it’s unfair to penalise children in bigger families

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025

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The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Radio 2 breakfast audience drops slightly following Zoe Ball’s exit

Zoe Ball bowed out as presenter on December 20 2024 after nearly six years in the role.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025

Iroko has perfect profile for Grand National as Gina Bryce makes history

Selection has been campaigned with this day in mind and can create history for high-profile owner JP McManus

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025

No 10 shrugs off Trump envoy’s claim that Starmer’s Ukraine policy amounts to posturing – as it happened

Downing Street says PM focusing on ‘bringing durable peace in Ukraine’ after Steve Witkoff’s comments

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

BBC reveals Radio 2 ‘pop nostalgia’ spin-off plans after industry feedback

The new Radio 2 extension station plans to play songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s, with at least 6,000 unique tracks a year.

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The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

Major BBC radio stations enjoy listener bump amid summer of sport and events

Amid the summer success, the BBC saw further decline in the number of people listening to local and regional services.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024

The week in audio: The Lost Archive of James Baldwin; Extreme: Muscle Men; Paris Olympics – review

The American writer’s personal effects, languishing in a French lock-up, are only part of a touching story. Plus, an entertaining tale of 80s bodybuilding, and gymnastics on the radio

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2024

The week in audio: Catching the Kingpins; Carol Vorderman; Stephen Mangan; Ending Homelessness the Finnish Way – review

A cracking tale of criminals and encrypted phones; the outspoken ex-BBC Radio Wales host jumps ship to commercial; the Finns show us the way on social problems; and farewell to Annie Nightingale

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

England stars vow to rally round Lauren James after World Cup sending off

Beth England and Lauren Hemp both offered their support to the Chelsea forward following the penalty shoot-out win over Nigeria.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023

Rachel Reeves defended NatWest boss as victim of ‘bullying’ day before Starmer said she was right to quit – as it happened

Shadow chancellor says Treasury should tackle cost of living crisis instead of attacking Dame Alison Rose, while Labour leader says she was right to resign

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Nihal Arthanayake reports man for ‘racially aggravated’ offence outside pub

The 51-year-old host of a Radio 5 Live show said he would not be naming the pub in Greater Manchester.

Daily Mirror · Mar 18, 2023

Mark Chapman sidesteps awkward BBC joke on Radio 5 Live after Gary Lineker saga

Mark Chapman made his return to the BBC as host of 5 Live Sport's programme on Saturday afternoon - and was immediately put under pressure by a comment from Rob Green

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