Deborah Turness Appointed Head of BBC News
The BBC has announced that Deborah Turness has been appointed as CEO, BBC News and Current Affairs, joining the BBC from ITN.
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BBC Launches Online Archives Looking at its First 100 Years
BBC History has launched three new online collections looking at the broadcaster’s most iconic objects, people and contributors over the last century.
Fran Unsworth Resigns as BBC’s Director of News and Current Affairs
Fran Unsworth has resigned as the BBC's Director of News and Current Affairs, a role she has held since January 2018.
Liliane Landor Named as Senior Controller of BBC News International Services
Liliane Landor has been appointed as Senior Controller of BBC News International Services, responsible for the corporation’s global news strategy.
BBC to Offer Educational Programming as UK Schools Close
The BBC has confirmed that it will broadcast educational programming every day as the UK enters a further coronavirus national lockdown.
BBC Staff Must Now Declare External Earnings
On-air talent in news and current affairs, sports news and some radio roles - plus senior leaders - must declare earnings from work undertaken outside of the BBC, including public speaking, appearances or writing commitments.
BBC Action Line has Record Year
BBC Action Line received over 1,060,000 visits online and over the phone, supporting a record number of people in 2020.
Al Jazeera English Documentary Examines the Battle for the BBC
The Listening Post, Al Jazeera English’s weekly media analysis programme, has released a half-hour documentary that examines the relationship between the BBC and the British state.
BBC Announces Religious Programming over Christmas
The Christmas Like No Other project looks back on a difficult year and shares stories of grief, hope and compassion through the Christian faith, other faiths and people of no faith.