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This post-Huw Edwards BBC shakeup feels awfully familiar – and insiders aren’t impressed

There’s an air of Groundhog Day to this latest review, and little faith among employees that it will mean real change, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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What BBC review launched after Huw Edwards scandal has found

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The Independent UK

BBC executives ‘draw a line in the sand’ after workplace culture review

The review was announced in 2024 in the wake of the furore over disgraced former newsreader Huw Edwards.

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BBC still has figures who can make life unbearable for colleagues, says chair

Samir Shah warns of abuse of power as overhaul of workplace culture announced after high-profile cases

The Guardian - UK

BBC review finds ‘no toxic culture’ but ‘minority who behave unacceptably’

The BBC will launch a refreshed code of conduct, with specific guidance for on-air presenters.

Evening Standard

Some BBC stars ‘behave unacceptably’, finds report launched after Huw Edwards conviction

Report finds no toxic culture overall at BBC but warns ‘small pocket’ of employees are negatively impacting the broadcaster’s reputation

The Independent UK

BBC must take quicker action when staff step out of line, report says

The review has looked into ‘preventing abuse of power and ensuring everyone at the BBC conducts themselves in line’ with its values.

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BBC chairman Samir Shah says broadcaster needs more northern working class staff

He also discussed how junior staff have felt ‘vulnerable’ and ‘preyed on’ by people with power.

Evening Standard

Boys watching adult porn ‘drawn to more extreme and illegal images’, warns charity

Over 81,000 Londoners called the Lucy Faithfull Foundation’s helpline Stop It Now

Evening Standard

BBC boss says no talent is ‘untouchable’ after claims against former employees

The corporation chairman addressed numerous reviews the BBC has had to conduct in the last few years while appearing before the CMS committee.

Evening Standard

UK's First Ever Global Travel Ban Imposed on Sadist Who Filmed Himself Torturing Women In Dungeons

Kevin Booth, a sadistic abuser who tortured women in a Highland dungeon, has become the first person in the UK to receive a global travel ban to prevent further exploitation.

International Business Times UK

What the papers say – February 21

Here are the biggest stories leading Friday’s front pages.

The Independent UK

Huw Edwards removed from Doctor Who as episode is put back on iPlayer

In the original version of the programme, Edwards voice can be heard as part of a televised BBC news report

Evening Standard

Doctor Who episode featuring Huw Edwards restored to iPlayer without disgraced presenter

The episode has been edited and restored to the streaming service after being unavailable for months

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2024: The year in review

The year has not been short of dramatic events and developments, and here the PA news agency provides a month by month look back on 2024.

Evening Standard

Celebrity scandals of 2024: Sean Combs arrest, Huw Edwards' shame and more

The Strictly Come Dancing saga and Dave Grohl fathering a baby outside his marriage headline a year of dramatic celebrity scandals, including arrests and legal battles

The Guardian - UK

From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the broadcaster. But could it get worse?

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Man who received child abuse images from same source as Huw Edwards given suspended sentence

Police found 35 category A images on devices belonging to Jac Davies, 25

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Man given indecent images by paedophile who sent them to Huw Edwards spared jail

Jac Davies was sentenced to 12 months, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to possession of indecent images of children.

The Guardian - UK

Guardian wins features and sports prizes at British journalism ceremony

Sirin Kale rewarded for features journalism while Rob Davies and Jacob Steinberg win for Abramovich investigation

The Independent UK

BBC’s year of crisis: From Strictly to Gregg Wallace, how catalogue of scandals have pushed it to brink

MasterChef presenter becomes latest male BBC star to become embroiled in scandal

The Guardian - UK

Gregg Wallace accused of inappropriate behaviour in letter sent to BBC in 2022

Woman who complained about MasterChef presenter says lack of action shows there is ‘no satisfactory means of reporting sexual harassment and bullying within the TV industry’

International Business Times UK

Britain, Are You Okay? 26-Year-Old With Over 1000 Videos Of Toddlers Getting Raped Avoids Jail

The lenient sentencing of a 26-year-old trainee teacher from Oxford, who was convicted of possessing and distributing over 1,000 explicit videos and images of child sexual abuse, including the rape of newborns and toddlers, has sparked widespread outrage.

The Guardian - UK

Bafta to revoke future winners’ awards in cases of serious criminal convictions

Academy unveils new ‘forfeiture process’ after review prompted by case of disgraced Bafta winner Huw Edwards

The Guardian - UK

BBC boss says word ‘talent’ banned as workplace culture review begins

Tim Davie says corporation is committed to change after series of scandals including that surrounding Huw Edwards

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