BBC's £63m taxi deal sparks licence fee fury
The BBC plans to spend up to £63m on taxis for staff and presenters while slashing programme budgets by £150m. Critics blast the 'out of touch' spending as the licence fee is set to rise. Read more.
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BBC Licence Fee Under Review: Ads or Subscriptions?
MPs debate replacing the £174.50 BBC TV licence fee with advertising or a subscription model. The move could reshape UK broadcasting. Share your views in the public consultation.
BBC hires £120k whistleblowing team after scandals
The BBC is recruiting a high-paid whistleblowing team following a series of scandals involving Huw Edwards and Gregg Wallace. Read the full story on the corporation's new transparency drive.
BBC Considers Paywall for Classic Shows in Licence Fee Shake-Up
The BBC could place classic shows behind a paywall as part of a major funding review. Learn about the proposed changes to the licence fee and what it means for viewers.
BBC orders all staff to complete antisemitism training
Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie has mandated compulsory antisemitism training for all employees following accusations of ignored complaints from over 200 Jewish staff. Staff have six months to complete the course.
Dimbleby's monarchy series: Power, finances, and a glaring omission
David Dimbleby's BBC documentary 'What's the Monarchy For?' scrutinises royal finances, influence, and public support. Discover the one major historical event it leaves out.
BBC complaints drop as Ofcom cites 'significant crisis'
Ofcom reports a decrease in complaints against the BBC, but warns the broadcaster faces a 'significant crisis' over editorial standards. Discover the full story.
BBC admits doctoring Trump footage in impartiality scandal
The BBC faces a major credibility crisis after an internal investigation revealed serious breaches of impartiality, including doctored footage of Donald Trump and biased social media activity by senior staff.
BBC presenter leaves after controversial Ferguson interview
Veteran BBC broadcaster Charles Nove has left his position after conducting a contentious interview with Sarah, Duchess of York about her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about editorial standards at the corporation.
Reeves: No quick fix for UK economic crisis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers stark assessment of UK finances, confirming previous government left economy in worst state since WWII with 'no magic wand' for immediate solutions.
BBC to cancel Victoria Derbyshire show in major cuts
The BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme faces cancellation as part of sweeping cuts to BBC Two's daytime schedule, leaving staff in turmoil and viewers facing significant changes to their daily programming.
BBC moves University Challenge and Mastermind in schedule shake-up
The BBC announces major scheduling changes for autumn 2024, moving quiz show favourites University Challenge and Mastermind to new time slots while introducing new programmes like The Assembly and The Chop.
Beckham's £73.4M Record Year: Business Empire Soars
David Beckham's business ventures continue to generate staggering profits as his company DB Ventures reports £73.4 million income, marking his most successful financial year to date.
£30bn Budget Hit for Brits as Reeves Spares Businesses
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces backlash as £30bn budget measures target households while promising business-friendly approach. Discover how new fiscal plans could impact your wallet.
JD Sports profits fall as consumer finances strained
JD Sports Fashion reports a sharp drop in annual profits and sales, blaming the cost-of-living crisis for dampening consumer demand for trainers and athleisure wear.
Reeves Rules Out Income Tax, NI, and VAT Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has used her first major speech to pledge no increases to Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT, while warning of difficult spending decisions to rebuild the economy.
Treasury Warns Reeves: No Cash for Labour's Spending Plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves receives a stark economic reality check from the Treasury's top official, who revealed there's no cash reserve for new spending, forcing tough fiscal choices.
Sarah Ferguson's 'Reckless Spending' Forces Royal Split
The Duchess of York's extravagant lifestyle and mounting debts reportedly led to a dramatic intervention from her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, sparking a new royal crisis.
Bondi Vet Dr Kate Adams' shocking mortgage struggle
Beloved Australian veterinarian and television personality Dr Kate Adams opens up about her desperate battle to secure a mortgage for her first home, facing unexpected rejection despite her public success.
Opinium Survey Reveals Brits' Top Financial Worries
Exclusive research from Opinium uncovers the financial pressures keeping Britons awake at night, with energy bills and grocery costs leading anxiety levels across UK households.
Police raid SNP Perth office in major financial investigation
Police Scotland launches a major investigation into SNP finances with a raid on the party's Perth headquarters, plunging Scottish politics into turmoil and raising questions about transparency.
Man Utd Financial Crisis: Ratcliffe's FFP Warning
Exclusive analysis reveals Manchester United's precarious financial position under INEOS ownership, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe admitting the club must sell players before buying due to Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick's Search for Love and Financial Stability
Beloved TV veterinarian Noel Fitzpatrick opens up about his desire for a wife and children, while confronting the financial challenges facing his renowned Surrey veterinary practice.
BBC Radio 1's Greg James Salary Shock Revealed
BBC Radio 1's flagship breakfast show host Greg James sees his salary figures made public in the latest annual report, sparking debate over broadcaster pay and licence fee value.
King profits £1.1m from scrapped HS2 land deal
Exclusive: The Crown Estate sold land to government for abandoned HS2 leg, raising questions about royal finances and taxpayer value.
BBC Viewers Fume 'Defund BBC' Over 'Patronising' Tory Interview
BBC Breakfast faces viewer fury as Tory MP Bim Afolami's interview on voter ID rules is labelled 'patronising' and 'soft', sparking fresh 'Defund the BBC' demands.
Daily Mail's Stark Warning: UK Economic Crisis Looming
The Daily Mail issues a powerful critique of the UK's unsustainable economic trajectory, warning of dire consequences from unchecked public spending, soaring debt, and a looming crisis that threatens future generations.
BBC Morning Live Axed Mid-Broadcast in Technical Meltdown
BBC One's flagship morning show, Morning Live, was forced into an unscheduled pause after a major technical fault caused presenters Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton to vanish from screens, leaving viewers baffled.
UK Consumer Confidence Stagnates at -22, GfK Reports
British consumer confidence remains stuck at a deeply negative -22 in January, as high living costs and a bleak economic outlook continue to weigh heavily on household sentiment, according to the latest long-running GfK survey.
UK Borrowing Hits £37.6bn, Exceeding Forecasts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a stern fiscal test as UK public sector borrowing hits £37.6bn for the first five months of the financial year, exceeding official forecasts and complicating Labour's spending ambitions.
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