The Latest Breaking News from Robbie Gibb

BBC to call for permanent charter and end of political appointments to board

Corporation proposes sweeping changes intended to protect its independence and shore up its future

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5

Ministers look at depoliticising top BBC jobs as Farage rides high in polls

Crucial talks begin on corporation’s future amid efforts to protect it from government influence

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025

Toxic culture of distrust at BBC led to recent resignations, former deputy director says

Mark Damazer says over-assertive board and executives feeling ‘embattled’ played into departures of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025

BBC in crisis: key questions to answer as Commons select committee meets

MPs will examine Michael Prescott’s claims of liberal bias in coverage of Gaza, racial diversity and trans issues

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025

BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row

Planned overhaul of editorial guidelines committee would dilute influence of Tory board appointment Robbie Gibb

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025

Mishal Husain calls for end to ministers picking BBC board members amid ‘existential crisis’

Former BBC journalist says change needed to win back public trust, as executives prepare to be questioned by MPs

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025

BBC chairman and directors to face grilling from MPs over Panorama Trump edit

The corporation continues to resist Mr Trump’s demands for significant damages

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

BBC chairman and directors to face grilling from MPs over Panorama edit

Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for one billion dollars.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

‘Not for the faint-hearted’: is running the BBC an impossible job?

After Tim Davie’s resignation, the next director general will face internal strife, external noise and looming talks over the corporation’s existence and purpose

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2025

Ex-BBC boss leads calls for end to political appointments to board

Tony Hall urges government to bolster BBC’s independence as MPs and union seek Robbie Gibb’s removal from board

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025