BBC appoints new director of news and current affairs THE BBC has appointed a new director of news and current affairs amid a challenging time at the corporation ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 5
Former Panorama editor Rachel Jupp appointed as head of BBC News Appointment of experienced troubleshooter follows internal disquiet over delay in replacing Deborah Turness The Guardian - UK · Oct 5
Rachel Jupp appointed BBC News chief a year after Trump Panorama row ignited Deborah Turness stood down as chief executive of BBC News in November last year The Independent UK · Oct 5
BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as director of news and current affairs Her appointment comes after Deborah Turness stood down as chief executive of BBC News in November last year. Evening Standard · Oct 5
The Story Of Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, The Boy Raised By Wolves, Has Ended At 80 Some life stories are so unusual they sound like something from a movie, until you realize they really happened. Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja was sold as a child, spent years living in the Spanish wilderness, and became known as the country’s “wolf boy.” Now, at 80, his extraordinary story has ended.… Bored Panda · Oct 1
BBC News should be on streaming sites like Netflix, say Matt Brittin The BBC boss emphasised the need to modernise the current funding model to ensure it is fair and that it reflects how audiences consume content. Evening Standard · Sep 27
FBI data breach is getting personal: Why ShinyHunters’ alleged hack has agents fearing stolen home addresses, family details and medical records could put families at risk The records stolen from the FBI include blood test results, spouse names, and home addresses. Thousands of agents face the reality that their private information sits on darknet servers. The hacking group ShinyHunters claims responsibility for breaching the bureau’s systems on Monday. They shared concrete samples to verify their access. The Economic Times · Sep 26
BBC's 'neutrality' on street fascists is becoming dangerous OVER the weekend BBC News released a feature on the activities and tactics of fascist group Patriot Platform after masked men descended on the port… The National (Scotland) · Sep 14
Former HMRC Worker Who Called Himself 'Genocidal Racist Monster' Jailed After BBC Undercover Exposé Thomas Webster, a former HMRC worker, was jailed for two years after a BBC investigation revealed his involvement with a far-right group and misuse of his position to spread racist misinformation. International Business Times UK · Sep 7
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable blood cancer Newscaster says rare but treatable condition polycythaemia vera left her feeling like she ‘had her batteries taken out’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
BBC News presenter reveals incurable cancer diagnosis BBC News anchor Maryam Moshiri has revealed she has been diagnosed with blood cancer. The National (Scotland) · Sep 7
Polycythaemia vera symptoms to know as Maryam Moshiri reveals blood cancer battle About 15,000 people in Britain live with the disease The Independent UK · Sep 7
What Is Polycythaemia Vera? BBC Presenter Maryam Moshiri Reveals Incurable Blood Cancer and Lifelong Treatment BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals her battle with polycythaemia vera, a rare blood cancer. Despite its incurability, she manages the condition with treatment, continuing her career and family life. International Business Times UK · Sep 7
BBC News anchor Maryam Moshiri shares 'horrible' incurable cancer diagnosis - but says treatment 'better than dying' The 49-year-old said one ‘horrendous’ form of treatment left her ‘bleeding through her clothes’ Evening Standard · Sep 7
The Independent UK · Sep 6 BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri diagnosed with Polycythaemia vera IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 6 BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has incurable cancer Maryam Moshiri has been juggling her job as a BBC News presenter with having treatment for blood cancer for the past two years
The National (Scotland) · Sep 1 BBC tells apprentices they will not get promised jobs amid major cuts A GROUP of apprentices at BBC News have been told they can no longer expect jobs they had been promised amid sweeping cuts at the corporation.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Anger as BBC withdraws jobs promise for apprentices amid sweeping cuts Exclusive: Some staff call decision a betrayal of young apprentices who are often selected to increase diversity
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27 Radio 4's Amol Rajan says BBC will 'get smaller at an accelerating rate' BBC presenter Amol Rajan has said the broadcaster is destined “get smaller at an accelerating rate” as he prepares to leave the Today programme…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26 Amol Rajan warns BBC destined to shrink at ‘accelerating rate’ Presenter says he is moving to YouTube to avoid being left ‘behind the curve’ as media landscape changes
The National (Scotland) · Aug 25 Flagship BBC show ‘faces axe’ after 46 years amid £500 million cuts plan STAFF at one of the BBC’s flagship current affairs shows fear it may be axed after 46 years ...
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russians ‘withdraw billions’ from banks amid fears Putin could seize money The withdrawals are causing liquidity problems in Russia, a senior finance official said
The National (Scotland) · Aug 16 Former BBC News director slams broadcaster's 'bizarre' Reform coverage A FORMER BBC News director has criticised the broadcaster's coverage of Reform UK's latest welfare plans branding it "bizarre".
Evening Standard · Aug 14 BBC News presenter teased for 'outrageous flirting' with 'hot' co-host Viewers joked that they needed to ‘get a room’ after seeing the exchange during a segment on Europe’s heatwaves
The Conversation · Aug 7 AI is making disinformation harder to spot – but we’ve found a new way to catch it Do you ever see comments on social media that seem way off topic, but still manage to wrench the discussion around to divisive political debate?