The Latest Breaking News from Tim Davie

Piers Morgan defends Gary Lineker’s criticism of Government asylum policy

The two TV presenters are known to have clashed previously on various issues online.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Gary Lineker won't be silenced and makes migrant vow after BBC boss's £800,000 Boris row

Football legend faces “impartiality” rap just weeks after it emerged BBC chairman Richard Sharp had introduced someone to ex-Prime Minister to guarantee loan

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2023

Will Gary Lineker get a red card from the BBC over his tweets? Probably not

The BBC needs the presenter perhaps more than the former footballer needs the corporation. And that could define any punishment

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023

Gary Lineker’s tweets have prompted criticism and complaints to the BBC

The broadcaster and former professional footballer has used Twitter to voice opinions on issues including Brexit and refugees.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Gary Lineker responds to critics of his immigration policy comments

Presenter mocks ‘freedom of speech champions … demanding silence from those with whom they disagree’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023

Angry viewers challenge 'flippant' BBC boss over £159 cost of licence fee

BBC director general Tim Davie has been accused of disrespecting licence fee payers after he said it was 'truly amazing' the broadcaster is 'pulling off' the charge

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023

BBC boss says it's 'truly amazing' UK householders are 'happy' paying forced licence fee

Tim Davie reportedly cautioned staff about the BBC’s “message to the outside world” and the public perception that the organisation was “the cat with the cream”.

Manchester Evening News · Feb 17, 2023

BBC director-general: ‘It’s truly amazing households happy to pay licence fee’

The Daily Telegraph reported that Tim Davie made the comments at a staff meeting on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Tory peer accused of ‘racially charged’ attack on BBC Modi documentary

Exclusive: Rami Ranger faces criticism over ‘deplorable’ comments about Pakistani journalists at the corporation

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2023

BBC Radio Scotland shows still facing axe amid cuts review in England

BBC Scotland has confirmed specialist radio shows facing the axe are unaffected by the broadcaster reviewing plans for cuts in England.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2023