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BBC Imposes Strict Ban on BLM Attire in Newsroom - Director General's New Guidelines Spark Debate

BBC bans reporters from wearing BLM apparel

BBC Director General Tim Davie bans reporters from wearing Black Lives Matter apparel while on duty, reinforcing impartiality rules in latest staff guidelines.

20/10/2025 04:29

BBC Bans Staff From Wearing Black Lives Matter Badges and T-shirts in New Impartiality Crackdown

BBC bans staff from wearing Black Lives Matter symbols

BBC Director-General Tim Davie announces strict new impartiality rules prohibiting journalists from displaying political symbols including Black Lives Matter apparel, sparking debate about neutrality in broadcasting.

19/10/2025 21:28

BBC Boss Tim Davie Announces Major Overhaul to Ensure Political Neutrality

BBC announces major impartiality reforms under Tim Davie

BBC Director-General Tim Davie unveils sweeping reforms to combat perceived bias, banning political symbols and implementing mandatory impartiality training for staff.

19/10/2025 19:00

BBC Boss Declares War on TV Licence Fee Dodgers: 'Enforcement Must Be Strengthened'

BBC Chief Demands Tougher TV Licence Enforcement

BBC Director-General Tim Davie takes a hardline stance on TV licence enforcement, warning that the current system needs tougher measures to tackle evasion as public trust in the broadcaster faces unprecedented challenges.

16/10/2025 11:38

BBC Director General Tim Davie Faces Political Storm Over Lisa Nandy's Breakfast Meeting

BBC's Tim Davie faces pressure over Nandy breakfast meeting

BBC boss Tim Davie confronts mounting pressure as he's summoned to explain a controversial breakfast meeting between Labour's Lisa Nandy and BBC executives in the House of Commons library.

16/10/2025 09:24

BBC Chief Sounds Alarm: Political Pressures Threaten Broadcaster's Future

BBC Chief Warns of Political Pressure Threatening Independence

Director-General Tim Davie warns of growing government pressure on the BBC, raising concerns about editorial independence and the broadcaster's ability to fulfil its public service mission.

15/10/2025 19:16

BBC Director General Faces Backlash Over Greater Manchester Jewish Community Comments

BBC chief under fire over Jewish community comments

Tim Davie under fire after suggesting Jewish community should consider leaving Greater Manchester if they feel unsafe, sparking widespread condemnation from political leaders.

07/10/2025 10:57

Sir Keir Starmer Confronts BBC Over Controversial 'Panorama' Episode in Tense Exchange

Starmer confronts BBC over Panorama investigation

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer challenges BBC director-general over 'Panorama' programme investigating party's candidate selection process, raising concerns about editorial standards and political impartiality.

02/10/2025 04:18

Tim Curry Today: Rocky Horror Star's Remarkable Health Journey After Devastating Stroke

Tim Curry's Health Journey: Stroke Recovery Update

Exclusive insight into Tim Curry's life today as he continues his inspiring recovery journey following his 2012 stroke, with updates from friends and colleagues about the beloved actor's current condition and spirits.

29/09/2025 12:34

BBC Faces Diplomatic Row as Director General Tim Davie Barred from Key European Broadcasting Summit

BBC Chief Barred from European Broadcasting Summit

BBC Director General Tim Davie was excluded from a high-level European Broadcasting Union meeting in Slovenia, sparking accusations of political bias and raising questions about the UK's post-Brexit media influence.

17/09/2025 13:07

BBC Director-General Tim Davie Condemns 'Unacceptable' Treatment of Journalist by Israeli Police

BBC's Tim Davie Condemns Treatment of Journalist in Israel

BBC boss Tim Davie issues a formal complaint to Israeli authorities after a corporation journalist and team are 'threatened and abused' by police near a Gaza border crossing. The incident raises serious press freedom concerns.

15/09/2025 16:43

Grime Duo Bob Vylan's Fiery BBC Radio 1 Message to Trump Goes Viral

Bob Vylan's BBC Radio 1 message to Trump sparks controversy

British punk-grime band Bob Vylan used their BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge performance to send a blunt musical message to Donald Trump, sparking widespread discussion on art and political expression.

14/09/2025 11:32

BBC Director General Tim Davie Grilled by MPs Over Reform UK Election Coverage

BBC's Tim Davie Grilled by MPs Over Reform UK Coverage

BBC boss Tim Davie faces intense scrutiny from MPs over the broadcaster's impartiality and editorial decisions during the General Election, particularly regarding coverage of Reform UK.

09/09/2025 10:07

BBC Boss Issues Stark Warning: Traditional TV Faces Extinction Within a Decade

BBC Boss: Traditional TV Faces Extinction in a Decade

BBC Director-General Tim Davie delivers a grim prognosis for broadcast television, predicting its demise by the 2030s due to the unstoppable rise of on-demand streaming and digital platforms.

09/09/2025 09:34

BBC Boss Refuses to Ban Presenters Abusing Their Platform | Internal Probe Launched

BBC Boss Refuses to Ban Presenters Abusing Platform

BBC Director-General Tim Davie faces scrutiny after refusing to rule out disciplinary action against stars misusing their influential positions. The corporation launches an internal review into its talent guidelines.

09/09/2025 06:03

BBC Director General Tim Davie Faces Backlash Over Gaza Stance and Glastonbury Ban

BBC's Tim Davie Under Fire Over Gaza and Glastonbury

BBC boss Tim Davie is under fire from MPs and staff over the corporation's coverage of the Gaza conflict and a controversial ban on political symbols like the Palestinian keffiyeh at Glastonbury.

08/09/2025 19:41

BBC Boss Breaks Silence on Gregg Wallace's 'Punchable' Remark as Strictly Tensions Boil Over

BBC Boss Breaks Silence on Gregg Wallace's Strictly Remarks

BBC Director General Tim Davie addresses the fallout from MasterChef's Gregg Wallace's controversial comments about Strictly Come Dancing professionals, calling for 'respectful discourse' amidst the ongoing debate.

21/08/2025 09:57

Spud U Turn! Wetherspoons Boss Sir Tim Martin Reinstates Beloved Baked Potato After Customer Revolt

Wetherspoon Reinstates Baked Potato After Customer Revolt

JD Wetherspoon makes a dramatic U-turn, reinstating the classic baked potato with fillings after a swift and fierce customer backlash. Pub tycoon Sir Tim Martin personally intervenes.

20/08/2025 10:29

Neighbours Reunion! Tim Robards and April Rose Pengilly Spark Frenzy with Intimate Melbourne Dinner

Neighbours Stars Tim Robards & April Rose Pengilly Reunite

Former Neighbours stars and on-screen couple Tim Robards and April Rose Pengilly sent fans into a meltdown after reuniting for a cosy dinner in Melbourne, sparking rumours and nostalgia for the iconic Aussie soap.

19/08/2025 21:59

Where Are They Now? Home Improvement's Jill Taylor, Patricia Richardson, Looks Unrecognisable at 74 Ahead of Cast Reunion

Home Improvement's Patricia Richardson, 74, Unrecognisable Now

Patricia Richardson, who played beloved mum Jill Taylor on the 90s sitcom 'Home Improvement', has made a rare public appearance looking strikingly different at 74, sparking reactions from fans ahead of a potential cast reunion episode.

19/08/2025 19:55

Gary Oldman Joins Tim Burton's Gothic Sequel 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' | Exclusive

Gary Oldman Joins Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Sequel

Academy Award winner Gary Oldman is officially joining the cast of Tim Burton's highly anticipated 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', adding more star power to the supernatural sequel set to haunt cinemas this September.

19/08/2025 13:34

Gary Oldman's Bombshell Revelation: Johnny Depp Wasn't First Choice for Edward Scissorhands

Gary Oldman: Depp Wasn't First Choice for Edward Scissorhands

Oscar-winner Gary Oldman reveals the shocking truth about Tim Burton's casting process for the iconic 1990 fantasy film, exposing the A-list actors who were considered before Johnny Depp.

19/08/2025 12:59

Nikita Tszyu's Shocking Revelation: Why He Quit His White-Collar Job to Become a Boxer

Nikita Tszyu's Reason For Quitting Office Job Revealed

Rising Australian boxing star Nikita Tszyu opens up about the profound existential crisis that made him walk away from a comfortable office life and pursue a brutal career in the ring, following in the footsteps of his legendary family.

19/08/2025 11:31

BrewDog vs Wetherspoon: Pub Giants Clash Over Business Rates and Brexit Fallout

BrewDog and Wetherspoon bosses clash over pub industry crisis

BrewDog's James Watt and Wetherspoon's Tim Martin engage in a fiery public spat over business rates, Brexit, and the future of UK pubs.

19/08/2025 05:59

Wetherspoons Boss Steps Down: Pub Giant's Founder Hands Over Reins After 42 Years

Wetherspoons founder steps down after 42 years

Tim Martin, the outspoken founder of JD Wetherspoon, is stepping down as CEO after more than four decades at the helm of the budget pub chain. The move marks the end of an era for one of Britain's most iconic hospitality brands.

17/08/2025 06:39

Sunday Brunch Viewers Left Fuming Over Recurring Issue – 'Enough Is Enough!'

Sunday Brunch viewers rage over recurring technical issues

Frustrated fans of Channel 4's Sunday Brunch have voiced their irritation over a persistent problem that keeps disrupting their weekend viewing experience.

17/08/2025 06:21

Tim Minchin Sparks Outrage Over 'Cheap Pinot Noir' Comments – Fans Divided

Tim Minchin’s Pinot Noir joke sparks outrage

Comedian Tim Minchin has stirred controversy with his remarks about 'cheap Pinot Noir,' leaving fans both amused and offended. Discover the full story behind the backlash.

16/08/2025 03:25

The Egg Flight Trend: Ranking 10 Boiled Egg Appetisers from Perfect to 'Never Again'

Egg Flight Trend: 10 Boiled Egg Appetisers Ranked

Discover the latest food trend taking the UK by storm: egg flights. Tim Dowling ranks 10 boiled egg appetisers, from the sublime to the downright bizarre.

15/08/2025 11:29