3 d. ago JONATHAN MAITLAND: Labour's plan for the BBC will never work. But here, as a stalwart of 40 years, is a radical solution to save it

Another week, another BBC crisis. This time it's President Trump making good on his threat to sue the BBC for $10billion.

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3 d. ago The Guardian view on Trump’s BBC lawsuit: grievance politics with a purpose | Editorial

The US president has repeatedly targeted American media in an attempt to muzzle debate and scrutiny. His attempt to export the bullying must be resistedOn the day that the government launched a high-stakes consultation to consider fresh ways of funding the BBC in the digital era, the corporation could have done without another difficult news event of its own. Donald Trump’s decision to follow through on threats to sue over the content of a Panorama programme broadcast in October 2024 may not have come as a surprise, given Mr Trump’s litigious record in the United States. But it will add to the general air of beleaguerment at the corporation and further embolden its domestic political enemies.A terse BBC statement on Tuesday suggested that there would be no backing down in the face of White House bullying. That is the right response to absurd claims of “overwhelming financial and reputational harm” caused to the US president, and a fantastical request for damages amounting to $10bn. ...

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3 d. ago BBC facing legal bill of millions as it vows to defend $10bn Trump defamation case

Pressure mounts on Keir Starmer to intervene as US President demands $10bn in damages for ‘false and defamatory’ Panorama edit

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3 d. ago Starmer under pressure to tell Trump to call off ‘outrageous’ $10bn lawsuit against BBC

Sir John Whittingdale, the former culture secretary who led the last charter renewal negotiations with the BBC, had told The Independent that Sir Keir Starmer should have already intervened to dissuade Trump from taking legal action

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4 d. ago Trump says he will sue the BBC for defamation imminently over Panorama edit

US president accused the broadcaster of ‘putting terrible words in my mouth that I didn’t say’

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4 d. ago Donald Trump threatens to sue BBC within hours over Panorama edit and claims 'they used AI'

The US President has threatened to launch a libel lawsuit within a matter of hours after the broadcaster was accused of doctoring his January 6 speech before the Capitol riot in a 2024 documentary

Politics

4 d. ago Trump says he will sue the BBC for defamation ‘today or tomorrow’ over Panorama edit

US president accused the broadcaster of ‘putting terrible words in my mouth that I didn’t say’

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4 d. ago Donald Trump says he will sue the BBC in a matter of hours after they 'put terrible words in my mouth' in doctored Panorama speech

The US president said he would file a libel lawsuit 'probably this afternoon or tomorrow evening' after the corporation doctored one of his speeches.

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4 d. ago London plane trees to be cut down in main street of Victorian city

London plane trees to be cut down in main street of Victorian city  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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4 d. ago Trump says he will sue the BBC for defamation this week over Panorama edit

US president accused the broadcaster of ‘putting terrible words in my mouth that I didn’t say’

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4 d. ago Donald Trump vows to sue BBC in hours over Panorama speech editing

Donald Trump previously threatened to sue the BBC

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4 d. ago Priest who once dealt drugs as an addict now gives out food at foodbanks

Pastor Mick, who once lived on the streets with addictions, brings Christmas hope to thousands with his Church on the Street

Economics

4 d. ago SNP ministers ditch plan to cut single carriageway speed limit to 50mph

The Tories called the idea ‘ridiculous’ and ‘senseless’

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7 d. ago Households ‘plan to cut Christmas spending compared with last year’

One in four people who are borrowing to pay for Christmas think it could take up to a year to clear their debt, Yorkshire Building Society said.

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8 d. ago Skydiver cuts himself free after parachute became caught on plane’s tail mid

A skydiver was forced to cut himself free after he became tangled on the plane’s tail after his reserve parachute deployed early.

Events

8 d. ago Seven things you need to know about plans to halve rough sleeping

The Government has unveiled a major new homeless strategy, backed by £3.5billion in funding to tackle the number of people forced to live rough on the streets or in temporary accommodation

Politics

8 d. ago Bonnie Blue backs Nigel Farage to rescue 'messed up' Britain: Notorious OnlyFans adult star endorses Reform  with blast at high immigration and taxes

The notorious OnlyFans creator, 26, backed the right wing party for its 'sensible' plans to cut immigration and inheritance tax.

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9 d. ago Fast food chain Leon will shut restaurants and axe jobs after appointing administrators as its boss blames hospitality industry's 'unsustainable' tax burden

Leon, which employs 1,120 staff, has grappled with falling sales recently and complained of a 'challenging' economy in its latest accounts.

Society

9 d. ago Leon to shut restaurants and cut jobs as administrators appointed

Leon, the popular British fast food chain, has said it plans to close some of its restaurants and cut jobs after appointing administrators Quantuma with the aim of creating a "leaner business"

Society

9 d. ago Fast food chain Leon plans to close restaurants and cut jobs

Fast food chain Leon has said it plans to close some of its restaurants and cut jobs after appointing administrators.

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