BBC begins search for new director-general following Tim Davie’s resignation The role of BBC director-general has gone live on the BBC careers website following Tim Davie’s resignation. Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025
BBC ‘not institutionally biased’, says ex-journalist who wrote impartiality memo Michael Prescott raised concerns that a Panorama episode included selective editing of a speech made by US President Donald Trump. Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025
Starmer and Trump did not discuss BBC Panorama fallout in call The prime minister had been under pressure to intervene over the row between the White House and the BBC The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
BBC to expand standards panel and add deputy director general after bias row Planned overhaul of editorial guidelines committee would dilute influence of Tory board appointment Robbie Gibb The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2025
Starmer says he is yet to speak with Trump over Panorama incident The Prime Minister said ‘the principle of a trusted independent BBC media is really important – we have to defend it’. Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025
Princess Diana's Friend Says She Holds BBC's Martin Bashir "Fully Responsible" for Royal's Death, Per New Book "If it wasn't for him, she would still be alive." Marie Claire · Nov 20, 2025
US watchdog led by Trump ally investigates BBC Panorama edit of January 6 speech Brendan Carr, head of FCC, asks if programme ever aired in US which is seen as key to any future litigation The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
BBC content chief: Tim Davie will be hard to replace Kate Phillips said the director-general’s resignation came like a ‘bolt from the blue’. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Queen Elizabeth Feared Prince William “Might Have a Nervous Breakdown” After Princess Diana’s 'Panorama' Interview The Prince of Wales was just 13 when his mother confessed all to Martin Bashir 30 years ago. Marie Claire · Nov 19, 2025
BBC makes grovelling apology to Princess of Wales after Remembrance gaffe Apology comes just days after President Trump announced he would be suing the BBC for doctoring footage of him giving a speech for Panorama Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025
Prince William "Was Aghast" at Princess Diana's Actions in the '90s and Vowed to Avoid "Pain and Royal Dramas" With His Own Kids "A young Prince William carried the burden of his parents’ unhappy and destructive relationship." Marie Claire · Nov 18, 2025
BBC chairman and directors to face grilling from MPs over Panorama Trump edit The corporation continues to resist Mr Trump’s demands for significant damages The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
BBC chairman and directors to face grilling from MPs over Panorama edit Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for one billion dollars. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025
Trump Slammed As 'Deluded And Dementia-Riddled' Amid BBC Battle Trump threatens up to $5B lawsuit after BBC apologises for misleading edit, prompting resignations and sparking global debate over media trust. International Business Times UK · Nov 18, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2025 The ABC has been attacked in News Corp outlets for its editing of Trump’s Capitol speech. Did it do the same as the BBC? The ABC has vehemently denied allegations of unethical practice over a 2021 Four Corners program. Here’s what Trump said, and what it said
International Business Times UK · Nov 18, 2025 Donald Trump Called 'Dementia-Riddled' as BBC $5B Threat and Bizarre MRI Claim Collide Donald Trump's $5B BBC lawsuit threat and unusual MRI remarks spark renewed questions over his health, media accountability and political rhetoric.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 BBC ‘determined to fight’ Trump legal challenge, says chair ‘There is no basis for a defamation case,’ insists Samir Shah, as he vows to protect licence fee payers’ money
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025 BBC chairman: Trump has no basis for defamation case The US president has said he is determined to sue the corporation.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Ex-BBC chief Tony Hall urges corporation not to pay money to Donald Trump US president vowed to sue BBC this week even after broadcaster apologised – but it did refuse his demand for compensation
The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2025 BBC should not pay Trump any money, says former director general Tony Hall Not ‘appropriate’ to use licence fee payer’s money to pay US president after threat to sue for up to $5bn, says peer
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025 Ex-BBC boss dismisses Trump lawsuit threat with four-word response A former BBC director general has said he does not think the BBC should pay any money to Donald Trump after the US president confirmed he would still sue the broadcaster for up to $5bn, despite the BBC apologising for its Panorama edit of the president’s January 6 speech.
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025 Sending licence fee money to Mar-a-Lago not ‘smart’, shadow minister suggests after Trump threatened to sue BBC Chris Philp said we should expect ‘higher standard’ from the broadcaster
Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2025 BBC has had ‘no further contact’ from Donald Trump’s lawyers ‘at this point’ Following an apology from the BBC, the US president said he still plans to sue the corporation.
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025 Why is Trump suing the BBC? How a controversial speech edit sparked a $10 billion lawsuit The saga has seen two senior executives resign and threats of a $5bn lawsuit
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025 Keir Starmer urged to intervene in Trump-BBC row The prime minister has a moment to ‘stand up for Britain’ over the row, Ed Davey says