3 d. ago BBC criticised for plan to cover some World Cup 2026 games remotely

To cut costs at the event hosted across the US, Canada and Mexico, smaller games may be covered from ManchesterThe BBC has repeatedly faced denunciations over the hordes of staff it takes to major events, from the Glastonbury festival to the Olympics. However, the broadcaster is now facing criticism over a plan to cover some games at next summer’s World Cup remotely to keep down costs.The 2026 tournament will be the biggest ever, hosted across three countries, different timezones and including an expanded 48-team lineup. To keep a handle on costs, the BBC is considering asking TV commentators and pundits to cover some lower-demand games from its base in Salford, Manchester. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Sam Altman issues ‘code red’ at OpenAI as ChatGPT contends with rivals

Chief executive tells staff it is ‘critical time’ for chatbot as it faces intense competition from Google’s new Gemini 3Sam Altman has declared a “code red” at OpenAI to improve ChatGPT as the chatbot faces intense competition from rivals.The chief executive of the San Francisco-based startup told staff in an internal memo: “We are at a critical time for ChatGPT,” according to a report by tech news site the Information. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Compulsory face mask rule brought in at hospitals in one part of Wales

All staff and visitors are now required to wear face masks at the health board

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1 week ago Wilfried Nancy 'close' to Celtic manager appointment as talks advance with backroom staff to include a familiar face

Martin O'Neill will remain in charge for games against Feyenoord and Hibs before stepping aside for the Frenchman's arrival

Society

2 w. ago BBC chief rallies 'incredible' troops in face of 'attacks' over Donald Trump Panorama scandal

A top BBC chief urged her staff to 'check in' with colleagues who work in news following the 'attacks' over the Donald Trump Panorama scandal.

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3 w. ago University student faced quitting course after staff member sublet room she didn't own

'This has really, really messed up his final year off university because of absolutely no fault of his own'

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3 w. ago More than 2,600 prison staff ‘facing deportation’ under new visa rules

Justice Secretary David Lammy already under pressure after prisoner release fiasco at HMP Wandsworth

Events

3 w. ago BBC stars MOCK Donald Trump's threat to sue corporation for $1billion as defiant director

As outgoing director-general Tim Davie called for staff to 'stand up for our journalism' in the face of a billion-dollar lawsuit, the lifelong BBC employee ridiculed the threat.

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3 w. ago BBC stars MOCK Donald Trump's threat to sue corporation for $1billion as defiant director

As outgoing director-general Tim Davie called for staff to 'stand up for our journalism' in the face of a billion-dollar lawsuit, the lifelong BBC employee ridiculed the threat.

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3 w. ago STV faces chaos before Christmas as staff prepare to strike over 60 job cuts

STV could be thrown into chaos before Christmas as staff prepare to strike over proposals to cut 60 jobs. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has launched a strike ballot after STV bosses admitted the broadcaster lost £200,000 before tax in the first half of 2025 and is scrambling to save cash. Union chiefs say...

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