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MPs raise concerns over government choice of Samir Shah as BBC chair

Cross-party Commons committee questions ‘strength and character’ and highlights failure to express views on key issues

The Guardian - UK

MPs approve new BBC chairman despite ‘serious reservations’

But the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee concluded that he was 'appointable'

Evening Standard

New BBC chairman approved by MPs despite 'serious reservations'

THE Government’s candidate for chairman of the BBC has been approved by MPs despite “serious reservations” about some aspects of the…

The National (Scotland)

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MPs raise doubts over Samir Shah’s appointment as new BBC chairman

But the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee concluded that he was 'appointable'

Evening Standard

Troublesome talent and meddling ministers. As BBC chair, Samir Shah, here’s what you’ve got to do

Our expert panel on how the BBC should deal with perfidious governments and a hostile press – all while continuing to engage the public

The Guardian - UK

SNP MP's Radio 4 appearance 'cancelled' by BBC after grilling of chair candidate

SNP MP John Nicolson has said he was “booked and then cancelled” for a BBC radio programme after he grilled the Government’s choice to become…

The National (Scotland)

Andrew Neil 'put up' preferred candidate for BBC chair role, MPs told

ANDREW Neil “put up” the UK Government’s preferred candidate to take over as BBC chair ...

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Gary Lineker 'may have breached BBC social media rules with Twitter spat'

GARY Lineker may have breached BBC social media guidelines with a Twitter/X spat with Tory MPs, according to the Government’s candidate to be the…

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker tweets mocking Tory MPs likely broke social media guidelines, says new BBC chair

The ‘Match of the Day’ presenter’s posts looked to have breached the rules ‘on the face of it’, Samir Shah told a committee of MPs

The Independent UK

BBC likely to look into Lineker tweets about Tory MPs, says candidate for chair

Presenter’s comments appear to breach corporation’s social media guidelines, Samir Shah tells hearing

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker criticism of Grant Shapps 'seems to breach BBC guidelines' says its incoming chairman Samir Shah

The BBC's incoming chairman made the comments to a committee of MPs.

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on the BBC licence fee deal: a vendetta masquerading as sympathy

Editorial: Ministers have cut another £90m from public service broadcasting, dressing up an ideological attack as a saving for struggling households

The Guardian - UK

BBC licence fee will rise to £169.50, Culture Secretary confirms

The licence fee will rise from £159 to £169.50 next year, Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has announced

Evening Standard

BBC presenter 'sorry' after giving viewers middle finger in news broadcast

A BBC presenter has apologised after greeting viewers of a news broadcast with her middle finger raised ...

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Morning Digest | All set for Revanth Reddy to take oath as Telangana Chief Minister; Government needs latitude to make peace, says CJI during Citizenship Act hearing, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 06, 2023

Evening Standard

TV executive Samir Shah is Government’s choice for next BBC chairman

Dr Shah is currently chief executive of award-winning production company Juniper TV

The National (Scotland)

Who is Samir Shah? The 'anti-woke' TV executive named new BBC chair

SAMIR Shah has just been confirmed as the new chairman of the BBC ...

The Independent UK

New BBC chair is co-author of Boris Johnson’s controversial race report

Samir Shah claimed ‘race lobby’ didn’t get report which rejected the idea Britain is institutionally racist

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The Guardian - UK

Samir Shah to be appointed as next chair of BBC

Veteran TV executive to replace Richard Sharp, who resigned after breaching rules over loan to Boris Johnson

The National (Scotland)

Veteran TV executive Samir Shah set to be appointed new BBC chairman

Veteran TV executive Samir Shah is poised to become the new chairman of the BBC, according to reports...

The Guardian - UK

BBC asks author of controversial race report to assess migration coverage

Sewell report contributor Samir Shah to consider whether broad range of views are being reflected

The National (Scotland)

BBC to review 'impartiality' in coverage of migration

THE BBC will review whether it is delivering “impartiality” in its coverage of migration, it has been announced.

The Independent UK

BBC to review impartiality of its immigration and small boats coverage

It will also assess topics such as the Government’s Rwanda policy, the impact of migration on communities in the UK, and refugees from Ukraine.

The National (Scotland)

Outrage as Tory donor given prominent position in UK honours system

A TORY donor has been given a significant role within the UK’s honours system, according to reports.

The Guardian - UK

Tory donor John Booth handed leading role in choosing arts and media honours

Move to install venture capital investor as chair of committee comes after series of Conservative donors given positions on cultural boards

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