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Is BBC effective at being independent? Here’s what viewers say

BBC viewers are also demanding more coverage of certain topics

The Independent UK

38% of viewers say BBC ‘ineffective’ at being independent from Government

The figure was revealed in the corporation’s Our BBC, Our Future questionnaire results.

The Independent UK

BBC bosses want defence budget to help pay for the World Service

Exclusive: Executives at corporation say media monitoring and anti-disinformation are vital to national security

The Guardian - UK

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Tim Davie says BBC will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision involvement

Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest in Vienna if Israel is allowed to take part.

Evening Standard

BBC boss says corporation will ‘make a decision’ on Eurovision after others threaten boycott over Israel

Broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have threatened to boycott the contest

The Independent UK

Davie urges ‘bit of swagger’ to help public service broadcasting remain relevant

Speaking at the RTS Cambridge Convention, BBC director general Tim Davie emphasised the importance of working collectively to ensure PSB growth.

Evening Standard

Spain to quit Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates

‘Big Five’ country follows in the footsteps of the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Ireland

The Independent UK

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BBC boss Tim Davie says Eurovision Song Contest has ‘never been about politics’

It comes as a string of broadcasters, including the Dutch Avrotros and Irish channel RTE, have called for a boycott over Israel’s participation.

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan gig cancelled after Charlie Kirk comments on stage

A planned performance in Tilburg has been cancelled

The Independent UK

Bob Vylan gig cancelled after remarks about assassinated Trump ally Charlie Kirk

Mr Kirk, who was a prominent political commentator in the US, was shot and killed at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan mock Charlie Kirk's assassination on stage sparking outrage

Frontman Bobby villain used derogatory language to refer to Kirk’s murder

Evening Standard

BBC under pressure over Nigel Farage coverage after new study

THE BBC is coming under fresh pressure over its coverage of Reform UK after a university study found it featured in a quarter of News at Ten…

The National (Scotland)

Thomas Skinner's future on Strictly uncertain after 'storming' out of launch event

It's now unknown whether the former Apprentice contestant will appear on Strictly, after mysteriously walking out of a press event to launch the show

Woman & Home

Thomas Skinner apologises for walking out of Strictly Come Dancing press event

The 34-year-old former Apprentice star said his departure was not related to the show, claiming he had seen messages on a reporter’s phone.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Gregg Wallace sues the BBC after MasterChef axing

Gregg Wallace, 60, fronted the hit show for two decades before being removed following an independent investigation

The Independent UK

Thomas Skinner walks out of Strictly Come Dancing press event

Social media star has already proved a controversial contestant ahead of show’s launch

The Guardian - UK

BBC not ‘trying to ingratiate’ itself to Reform UK, Tim Davie tells MPs

Director general says broadcaster is ‘trying to get the balance right’ amid increased coverage

Evening Standard

BBC director-general admits to ‘bad mistake’ over Gaza documentary

Tim Davie defended the decision to shelve another programme about the conflict.

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The Independent UK

Tim Davie defends decision to cast Thomas Skinner on Strictly Come Dancing

Former The Apprentice contestant Skinner, 34, who is now a social media star, has drawn strong criticism for some of his X posts.

The National (Scotland)

'Standard journalism': Tim Davie stands by BBC using GB News Nigel Farage clip

BBC director-general Tim Davie has said he "can't see an issue" with the broadcaster having used a GB News clip of a Nigel Farage…

Evening Standard

Tim Davie calls BBC’s Bob Vylan Glastonbury broadcast ‘significant mistake’

The corporation’s director-general faced questions from MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

The National (Scotland)

'We're not fearful': Tim Davie defends BBC pulling Gaza medics documentary

TIM Davie has defended the BBC's decision not to air a documentary focusing on the plight of medics in Gaza.

Evening Standard

BBC chiefs tell MPs ‘nobody is irreplaceable’ as they face questions on scandals

They are being grilled on the BBC’s Gaza documentary, Glastonbury coverage and Gregg Wallace investigation.

The Independent UK

BBC chiefs admit they are braced for more scandals after string of high-profile controversies

BBC director general Tim Davie says ‘nobody is irreplaceable’ as he was grilled on Gaza, Glastonbury and Gregg Wallace, as well as how the broadcaster covers Nigel Farage’s Reform UK

Evening Standard

BBC chiefs to face questions on Gaza, Glastonbury and Gregg Wallace

The BBC director-general and chairman will appear before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

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