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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.

Agent drops Skinner after Strictly 'fix' claims

Former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner has been removed from his PR agency's website after alleging the BBC rigged Strictly Come Dancing's voting. Read the full story on the fallout.

Skinner Claims Strictly Vote Rigging, BBC Refutes

Former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner claims Strictly Come Dancing voting was rigged and is seeking legal advice. The BBC says his accusations are 'entirely without foundation'. Read the full story.

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.

Victoria's Flawed Voting System Faces Scrutiny

Victoria remains Australia's only state using group voting tickets for its upper house, a system that allows backroom deals to decide elections. Discover the push for reform and who stands to gain or lose.

Teen's Alabama voting map becomes state law

An 18-year-old student's redistricting map, created using free software, has been adopted by an Alabama court to remedy Voting Rights Act violations. Discover how citizen mapmaking is transforming democracy.

BBC SPOTY 2025 Introduces Live Voting Twist

Gabby Logan reveals a brand new live public vote for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025, putting fans in control. The show airs 18th December on BBC One.

Voting linked to longer life, study finds

New research shows participating in elections significantly reduces mortality risk, with non-voters facing 19% higher chance of premature death regardless of political affiliation.

California election chaos as voting overhaul backfires

Deep in rural California, Shasta County's controversial decision to eliminate electronic voting machines has created an election administration nightmare, with counting delays and legal battles threatening democratic integrity.

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.

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