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BBC removes article linking bare nails trend to ‘white supremacist standards of beauty’

Corporation says story did not meet editorial standards after it attracts criticism from US and UK media

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

BBC cash reserves hit lowest level in a decade after big single-year spend

Exclusive: Reserves at public service arm drop 66% as broadcaster undertakes large cuts in effort to save £500m

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

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

BBC must adapt to the world around us, says director-general

Matt Brittin, who succeeded Tim Davie in the role last month, was speaking after an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 24

BBC to axe Radio 4’s The World Tonight in first round of sweeping job cuts

The World Tonight, which is a 45-minute weekday news programme, will be axed after almost 70 years.

Evening Standard · Jun 17

New BBC boss Matt Brittin says corporation will have to make ‘difficult choices’

The former Google boss also revealed that the BBC has begun working on changes regarding its output.

Evening Standard · May 20

New BBC director-general Matt Brittin warns of ‘tough choices’ amid savings plan

Matt Brittin, the new director-general of the BBC, has warned staff that "tough choices are unavoidable" as the corporation aims to make savings and "experiment more bravely". On his first day, Mr Brittin emphasised the need for "velocity and clarity" and a "sense of urgency" to better serve audiences, as…

The Independent UK · May 19

Former Google executive Matt Brittin takes reins at scandal-hit public broadcaster BBC

Brittin replaces Tim Davie, who had held the BBC post since 2020. He resigned in November over a lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump.

Euronews · May 18

What does the BBC director-general do?

Matt Brittin, the new man in the job, will oversee the editorial, operational and creative leadership of the broadcaster

The Independent UK · May 18

New BBC director-general tells staff: Tough choices are unavoidable

Former Google boss Matt Brittin has started his first day in the job.

Evening Standard · May 18