3 h. ago Lisa Nandy fumes BBC must 'grip issue of culture' after probe into Tim Westwood

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has spoken out after the BBC published the outcome of their investigation into Tim Westwood as they admitted they didn't take enough action

Politics

4 h. ago Tim Westwood inquiry report: what new allegations against him have emerged?

The document contains a series of previously unpublished claims, including 22 from members of the publicThe independent inquiry into what the BBC knew about the former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct has been published almost three years after a joint investigation by the Guardian and BBC News.The investigation told the stories of a number of women who accused the 67-year-old of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour.“Hounded” a 17-year-old Black woman with phone calls and texts.Invited a girl who was 15 or 16 back to his home following an under-16 night, after she had added him on Blackberry to get information about the event.Contacted a woman who had shared her business card, and appeared agitated when she did not want to meet late at night.“Hurled” a can of drink at a woman who was serving in a club.A former BBC staff member told the corporation their son had witnessed Westwood propositioning a 15-year-old girl in a night club in around 2007. The BBC reported the complaint t...

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7 h. ago BBC Board admits it ‘fell short and failed people’ following Tim Westwood review

The review was launched following allegations about Westwood, who was accused of sexual misconduct and predatory behaviour by multiple women in 2022.

Events

8 h. ago Westwood report key findings: DJ’s alleged behaviour was ‘a factor’ in BBC exit

He strongly denies the allegations.

Politics

8 h. ago Who is Tim Westwood? BBC apologises for failing to stop DJ's 'bullying' behaviour

The corporation responds after an extensive external investigation by Gemma White KC uncovers ‘missed opportunities’ that could have led to action

Events

10 h. ago BBC says it failed staff and chances to stop Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood but insists it saw no evidence of predatory sexual behaviour

An independent report commissioned in 2022 was published today and revealed there was a 'considerable body of evidence' that the broadcaster failed to investigate fully.

Events

10 h. ago BBC says it ‘fell short and failed people’ over Tim Westwood

Corporation issued an apology as external inquiry found it missed opportunities that might have led to action over the former Radio 1 DJ’s alleged behaviour

Events

10 h. ago BBC apologises and admits 'failing people' as Tim Westwood probe findings released

Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood, who has denied "all allegations of inappropriate behaviour", stepped down from his Capital Xtra radio show after sexual misconduct claims

Events

11 h. ago Tim Westwood: Timeline of allegations following review published by BBC

Westwood has strongly rejected allegations of sexual misconduct.

Politics

11 h. ago BBC apologises over 'missed opportunities' as Tim Westwood review finds 'evidence of misogyny and bullying'

Radio 1 DJ’s behaviour ‘was entirely incompatible with BBC values’, the broadcaster says

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11 h. ago BBC apologises for ‘missed opportunities’ after Tim Westwood review

The review into the DJ - who strongly denies all allegations against him - has cost more than £3million, the BBC has confirmed

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11 h. ago BBC apologises for Tim Westwood's 'bully behaviour' as probe results published

The BBC has release a report into Tim Westwood's conduct during his time at the BBC

Politics

11 h. ago BBC apologises over 'missed opportunities' after review into Tim Westwood's conduct

The BBC Board has apologised after a review into what the broadcaster knew about concerns over former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s conduct found it had “missed opportunities that might have led to action”.

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40 h. ago BBC Countryfile hit with complaints as viewers fume 'there needs to be a trigger warning'

Countryfile viewers were left up in arms over an unexpected scene after tuning in for the latest instalment of the BBC wildife show

Events

4 d. ago BBC removes Gaza documentary from iPlayer to carry out ‘further due diligence’

Further accusations were made about other children in the documentary, such as claims that they were pictured with the militant group Hamas.

Sport

4 d. ago Boycott of literary and arts festivals is attempt to ‘gag society’, says culture secretary Lisa Nandy

Minister claims ‘self-defeating virtue signalling’ campaign against festival sponsors is ‘killing off’ culture

Culture

4 d. ago BBC to face Culture Secretary after bosses apologised for letting 'Hamas chief's son' narrate Gaza documentary

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy will take the BBC to task over concerns their latest Gaza documentary about ordinary Palestinians starred a boy related to 'Hamas royalty'.

Culture

5 d. ago ‘Russia has learned nothing’ over Ukraine war, says David Lammy – UK politics live

UK foreign secretary criticises Russia over Ukraine war, saying it ‘faces a test’ over Ukraine war as he speaks at G20 foreign ministerial meetingAs well as appearing on the airwaves this morning to promote Labour’s £270m Arts Everywhere fund, culture secretary Lisa Nandy also supplied some quotes for the press release accompanying the launch.She said:Arts and culture help us understand the world we live in, they shape and define society and are enjoyed by people in every part of our country. They are the building blocks of our world-leading creative industries and make a huge contribution towards boosting growth and breaking down barriers to opportunities for young people to learn the creative skills they need to succeed.The funding we are announcing today will allow the arts to continue to flourish across Britain, creating good jobs and growth by fixing the foundations in our cultural venues, museums, libraries and heritage institutions [and] will ensure that arts and cultural ins...

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5 d. ago Fairer way to allocate tickets being considered, says Culture Secretary

Lisa Nandy said a new allocation model could improve transparency, and prevent surges in the price of tickets.

Society

5 d. ago UK Government pushing for Afghan women’s right to play cricket, Nandy says

All female sport has been effectively outlawed, leaving the majority of Afghanistan’s women’s cricket team living in exile.

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