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Top Stories: Council Tax To Rise By Maximum Rate, Real Terms Pay Falls

14 Feb Economy

Almost three quarters of authorities in England are set to increase council tax by the maximum allowance of five per cent this year, new data suggests.

07 Feb Culture

BBC Chairman Denies Ever Giving Boris Johnson Financial Advice

Richard Sharp has admitted he met with then-prime minister Boris Johnson to discuss his intention to apply for the role of BBC chairman, but insisted he did not directly give Johnson financial advice.

28 Nov 2022 Political parties

Owen Paterson Notes "Irony" Of ECHR Appeal, Army Could Support NHS, On-shore Wind U-Turn Hinted

Former Conservative MP Owen Paterson has acknowledged the "irony" of his decision to launch a European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) appeal into a House of Commons probe that found he broke its rules on paid lobbying, despite being a vocal opponent of the European institution.

04 Oct 2022 Culture

Savage cuts to the BBC World Service make a mockery of Global Britain

Throughout the autumn of 2022 the BBC will be celebrating its 100 year anniversary.

19 Jan 2022 Culture

The BBC is one of our shining assets – we must support it

If it were not serious, we could be amused at the suggestion that freezing the BBC fee for two years will make a significant difference to household budgets.

18 Jan 2022 Culture

The BBC may have its faults, but it’s a pillar of British culture that must be protected

Nadine Dorries’ recent announcement that the BBC Licence fee is to be frozen for two years, and, more provocatively, that the licence fee as the way it is funded would end in 2027, has generated a lot of heat but not much light – on both sides of the debate.

25 Oct 2021 Culture

The BBC has to step up to keep us tuned in

The government has set out ambitious plans in recent months to support our world leading media and broadcasters. This support is essential and timely, as British media businesses continue to grapple with shifting audience habits and significant economic challenges.

06 Sep 2021 Coronavirus

BBC local news is vital – and never more than during a pandemic

The biggest show on TV isn’t what you might expect. Regional TV news doesn’t get talked about on Twitter as much as Love Island, but it beats it in terms of viewers. Good Morning Britain grabs headlines, at least it did before its best-known presenter left. But regional news is watched by far more people than GMB, with or without Piers Morgan.

21 May 2021 Culture

Justice Secretary Warns BBC That Apology Over Princess Diana Interview Is "Not The End Of It"

Robert Buckland has said the probe into the broadcaster's conduct raised "very serious questions" about its governance.

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12 Nov 2020 Home affairs

Investigation in to equal pay at the BBC makes recommendations to rebuild trust with female employees

An investigation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) into historical issues of equal pay at the BBC has found no unlawful acts of pay discrimination and has recommended improvements to increase transparency and rebuild trust with women at the organisation.

28 Aug 2020 Brexit

Labour MP says sorry for ‘below standard’ tweets on ‘racist’ Rule Brittania row

A Labour MP who accused “fat old racists” of inflaming a row over the BBC’s decision to play an orchestral version of Rule Britannia at the Last Night of the Proms has apologised.

25 Aug 2020 Culture

Boris Johnson wades into BBC Proms row as he says broadcaster should end 'cringing embarrassment about our history'

Boris Johnson has waded into a row over the BBC's decision to play an orchestral version of Rule Britannia at this year’s Last Night of the Proms.

25 Aug 2020 Coronavirus

Conservative MPs take aim at the BBC over wordless ‘Rule Britannia’ at Last Night of the Proms

The BBC has come under fire from Conservative MPs and the Government as it confirmed that it will use orchestral versions of Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory at this year’s Last Night of the Proms.

10 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Scrapping Politics Live TV show would ‘seriously harm’ chance to grill politicians, MPs warn BBC bosses

A cross-party group of MPs is calling on the BBC not to scrap the Politics Live show.

09 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Labour accuse ministers of ‘passing the buck’ as BBC says it will not extend free TV licences further in Covid-19 crisis

Labour has accused the Government of “betraying” older people after the BBC announced it will press ahead with ending free TV licences following a two-month reprieve for the coronavirus pandemic.

06 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

The Government should show compassion for our elderly and restore free TV licences for over 75s

Rather than celebrate its success 20 years on, we now fight for the survival of this vital social benefit, which continues to serve as a key lifeline for many older people confined to their homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

22 Jun 2020 Political parties

Revealed: the inside story of the explosive BBC Newsnight report into bullying and harassment in Westminster

MPs will on Tuesday vote on proposals for an independent expert panel to deal with bullying and harassment claims in Westminster. In an abridged extract from ‘Call to Order’, his biography of John Bercow, Sebastian Whale sheds light on the award-winning journalism that helped lead to this point

03 May 2020 Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Government complains to BBC over Panorama show on PPE amid political bias claims

The Government has formally complained to the BBC over its Panorama programme exposing problems with the supply of protective equipment to frontline NHS staff.

27 Mar 2020 Coronavirus

This country has survived crises before. And – if we follow the advice and come together – we will persevere again

This is the third national crisis of my lifetime. It is a time for the nation to come together, rather than be pulled apart.