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 Guardian - UK · Sep 1
BBC chief proposes ‘public service algorithm’ with YouTube-style user-generated content Speaking at Edinburgh TV festival, Matt Brittin says BBC platform would be free from interests of US tech giants The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
BBC director general defiant amid Trump $10bn lawsuit battle BBC director general Matt Brittin has insisted the broadcaster must defend its integrity by fighting a 10 billion dollar (£7.5 billion) defamation lawsuit brought by Donald Trump . The US legal action relates to a 2024 Panorama documentary on the Capitol riots, which the BBC admitted contained a bad edit… The Independent UK · Aug 27
All BBC Scotland news presenters' jobs at risk amid 'severe' cuts ALL news presenters at BBC Scotland are at risk of losing their jobs amid “severe cuts” at the broadcaster, it has emerged ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 27
BBC boss Matt Brittin says he ‘hadn’t understood severity’ of proposed cuts The corporation in June announced plans for savings across the news, nations and content divisions. Evening Standard · Aug 27
BBC Scotland TV channel 'could be axed' as staff warned of imminent job cuts THE BBC Scotland TV channel could be axed amid “severe cuts” at the broadcaster, reports say ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 21
David Dimbleby ‘appalled’ by BBC making ‘very bad call’ to cut up to 2,000 jobs The national broadcaster aims to make £500 million in savings over two years. Evening Standard · Jul 20
'Condescending' BBC licence fee advert blasted by experts THE BBC has been blasted for broadcasting a “condescending” advert during the World Cup final that experts have said was “strategically… The National (Scotland) · Jul 20
BBC slammed for 'patronising' license fee advert during World Cup final AN advertisement shown by the BBC during the World Cup final has been slammed as critics posting online have labelled it as self-aggrandising while… The National (Scotland) · Jul 20
BBC needs to be ‘open to all options’ for funding, says director-general Brittin The broadcaster’s chief was facing the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee. Evening Standard · Jul 15
BBC bosses admit 'real jeopardy' as 540k drop in TV licences hits income THE number of BBC TV licences dropped by more than half a million in a single year, according to the corporation’s annual report ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 14
BBC director-general gives update on future of embattled Doctor Who His comments come amid a period of uncertainty for the beloved programme The Independent UK · Jul 14
BBC ‘working hard’ on regenerating Doctor Who, says director-general The expected 2026 Christmas special episode has been cancelled. Evening Standard · Jul 14
BBC faces ‘real jeopardy’ as licence fee payments fall faster than expected Director general Matt Brittin says funding model ties corporation to the past as number of licences falls by 539,000 The Guardian - UK · Jul 14
T3 · Jul 14 With Sky buying ITV, are the BBC and Channel 4 now merging? Here's what's happening to free TV in the UK TV in the UK could be very different in just a year's time – here's the latest on what to expect
Evening Standard · Jul 13 BBC Breakfast presenter announces departure from show after 11 years Rachel Burden hosted her last show on Sunday ahead of major cuts to the programme’s schedule
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11 ‘End of an era’: what is the future of British TV after Sky’s ITV takeover? Merger stokes fears over job cuts, US influence and possible BBC and Channel 4 tie-up to take on Netflix and YouTube
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Reverend Richard Coles ‘annoyed’ over BBC decision that led to Radio 4 exit: ‘You have no control’ Coles hosted ‘Saturday Live’ for 12 years between 2011 an 2013, until production relocated to Cardiff
The National (Scotland) · Jul 8 TV licence fee 'could be added on to people's energy bills', BBC boss suggests THE BBC licence fee should be scrapped – and could be replaced with a compulsory levy on people’s energy bills, the broadcaster’s new…
Evening Standard · Jul 8 BBC ‘held back’ by licence fee, says director-general Matt Brittin appeared before the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee on Wednesday.
Evening Standard · Jul 7 New BBC director-general Matt Brittin to speak at Edinburgh TV Festival The 57-year-old will speak at the festival on August 27, which will see him ‘reflect on his first few months leading the BBC’.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 New BBC director-general to discuss ‘critical’ time for BBC at Edinburgh TV Festival Brittin, 57, will ‘reflect on his first few months leading the BBC’ during his appearance
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1 BBC staff fear strike action inevitable after anger at 1% pay rise offer Unions reject proposed below-inflation increase which comes as corporation prepares to cut thousands of jobs
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30 ‘Four white presenters feels retro’ – is the BBC Today programme doomed? With bosses at the BBC prioritising social media platforms over radio, things feel apocalyptic at the broadcaster’s flagship news show – especially given the lack of diversity. Is this it?
The Independent UK · Jun 24 New BBC boss Matt Brittin issues warning amid cost-saving plan Matt Brittin succeeded Tim Davie in the role last month