13 h. ago BBC set to cut its evening current affairs programming as number of licence fee payers plummets

The corporation is grappling with a steep decline in its funding, with 300,000 households ditching the licence fee last year.

Society

17 h. ago Susan Stamberg, first woman to host national news program, dies age 87

She later became a cultural correspondent for Morning Edition and Weekend Edition Saturday

Events

23 h. ago Susan Stamberg, first woman to host a national news program, dies at age 87

Susan Stamberg, a ‘founding mother’ of National Public Radio and the first female broadcaster to host a national news program, has died

Events

24 h. ago BBC set to cut its evening news programming as number of licence fee payers plummets 

The corporation is grappling with a steep decline in its funding, with 300,000 households ditching the licence fee last year.

Politics

25 h. ago Nearly two dozen states sue to stop Trump ending $7bn solar grant program

States who received funding under an EPA project aimed to expand solar energy for low-income communitiesNearly two dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its cancellation of a $7bn grant program aimed at expanding solar energy in low-income communities, according to court papers.In a statement on Thursday, California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, announced two lawsuits by a group of states that received grants under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All program. The EPA’s administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced the termination of the program in August. The agency said in an email that it would not comment on pending litigation. Continue reading...

Politics

25 h. ago BBC warns more repeats will air in primetime slots if Ofcom cannot change rules

The BBC has been forced to cut spending on new shows as they battle an exodus of licence fee payers turning their backs on the channel.

Events

32 h. ago Important UK TV licence advice confirms if you can 'skip' or 'ditch' the yearly fee

Virgin Media has just issued some useful guidance about who can skip and ditch the TV licence.

Politics

33 h. ago Three groups of people entitled to BBC TV Licence fee refund

The BBC TV Licence fee currently costs £174.50

Politics

34 h. ago BBC boss Tim Davie backs prosecution of people who evade licence fee

The director-general made his comments as he answered questions from his own staff on the BBC Breakfast sofa.

Politics

35 h. ago Livid Strictly Come Dancing fans claim couple have been 'set up as next elimination' as BBC drops full track list ahead of weekend

This Saturday will mark the fourth week in the BBC competition and the show's official Instagram page has shared what the remaining celebrities will be performing to.

Politics

36 h. ago Pope Leo urges world leaders 'not to look the other way' in fighting global hunger

Pope Leo XIV has called on world leaders to act responsibly and address global hunger and conflict

Politics

36 h. ago Susanna Reid announces extended break from Good Morning Britain effective immediately

The 54-year-old, who joined the GMB team in 2014 after presenting BBC Breakfast - was joined by Martin Lewis , 53, on set to discuss the latest news and headlines on Wednesday.

Politics

38 h. ago Susanna Reid announces ANOTHER extended break from Good Morning Britain

The 54-year-old, who joined the GMB team in 2014 after presenting BBC Breakfast - was joined by Martin Lewis , 53, on set to discuss the latest news and headlines on Wednesday.

Politics

52 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Stefan Dennis issues update after pulling out of live show

Stefan Dennis is set to return to the BBC ballroom show this weekend after being forced to miss last week's show

Culture

56 h. ago Jeamie TKV withdraws from Frazer Clarke fight as BBC dealt boxing blow

British heavyweights were set to clash in a brand new BBC boxing deal

Economics

57 h. ago BBC’s boxing debut thrown into doubt amid reported Jeamie TKV injury ahead of Frazer Clarke fight

The first show under the BBC’s deal with Boxxer is set for 25 October, although that is now up in the air, with one half of the main event said to be injured

Sport

60 h. ago Loose Women's Denise Welch to return in iconic BBC role after more than a decade

Former Coronation Street actress Denise Welch is set to return to Waterloo Road in the BBC school drama.

Politics

69 h. ago BBC failed to mention 'hero' Palestinian prisoner who is set to be freed 'has links to deadly bomb attack'

The BBC aired a segment featuring the family of Murad Muhammad Ridha Ahmad Abu al-Rub - without initially noting his connection to the 2006 Kedumim attack, according to critics.

Events

3 d. ago Iconic BBC sitcom set to be given new lease of life in London stage show

Co-writer and director, Doug Naylor has shared some exciting news surrounding the future of the show, but fans may have to wait three more years for it to come to fruition

Politics

3 d. ago New BBC drama is so 'brilliant' viewers are watching it all in one sitting

A new drama has left viewers hooked, with many saying they've binged the entire series in one go. The BBC show, set in Yorkshire, has been dubbed "brilliant" by fans

Events