63 h. ago Reporter questions claim of BBC ‘systemic bias’ on trans issues

Deborah Cohen says she is not aware of any attempts within corporation to stop or shape her reporting on subjectA reporter at the heart of the BBC’s coverage of gender dysphoria has questioned claims that the corporation suffers from “systemic bias” on trans issues, saying it ran a series of reports without any interference.Claims that the BBC had failed to properly cover gender and trans issues formed part of a memo alleging “serious and systemic problems” of bias at the corporation. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago BBC reporter who covered gender dysphoria questions claim of ‘systemic bias’

Deborah Cohen says she is not aware of any attempts within corporation to stop or shape her reporting on trans issuesA reporter at the heart of the BBC’s coverage of gender dysphoria has questioned claims that the corporation shows “systemic bias” on trans issues, saying it ran a series of reports without any interference.Claims that the BBC had failed to properly cover gender and trans issues formed part of a memo alleging “serious and systemic problems” of bias at the corporation. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'shocked' at Man Utd transfer decision as issues exposed

Scott McTominay left Manchester United for Napoli in the summer of 2024, and former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has delivered his verdict

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66 h. ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals Jadon Sancho issue at Man United amid Aston Villa transfer decision

Manchester United loanee Jadon Sancho has struggled to make an impact so far at Aston Villa and his former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has opened up on the winger's early days at United

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4 d. ago It’s the BBC v Trump, Farage and co. Who in their right mind would want to be its new boss? | Marina Hyde

Public life is a minefield and the best and brightest just don’t want to know. How convenient for foes of the most trusted news organisation in the worldListen, I hate to ruin a yarn wall but I don’t think it’s at all helpful to start framing the current crisis at the BBC as a giant conspiracy or coup by dark rightwing forces, and get stuck in the weeds of that. The fact is, the three mistakes that form the bulk of Michael Prescott’s explosive leaked memo about impartiality – the Panorama edit, issues with coverage of the transgender issue and bias in the BBC Arabic service – happened and are bad. Given their spectacular fallout and the highest-level scalps that have been claimed, the opportunity to now deal with them might as well be taken by what is, let’s not forget, the most trusted news organisation in the world.There is no news organisation in the United States that reaches more than 25% of people in a week. BBC News reaches 74% of UK adults in a week. There is vastly more dis...

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4 d. ago Man United news as star's sister 'leaks transfer plan' and Ruben Amorim has squad issue

Manchester United are seventh in the Premier League after 12 games, leaving Ruben Amorim under no illusions as to where the team needs to improve over the international break

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5 d. ago BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders

Sources say Robbie Gibb amplified criticisms of Trump, Gaza and trans rights coverage, and had ‘a lot of oxygen in the room’‘Make no mistake – this was a coup’: the extraordinary downfall of the BBC’s top bossesA BBC board member with links to the Conservative party “led the charge” in pressuring the corporation’s leadership over claims of systemic bias in coverage of Donald Trump, Gaza and transgender rights, the Guardian has been told.Sources said Robbie Gibb, Theresa May’s former communications chief who was appointed to the BBC’s board during Boris Johnson’s time as prime minister, amplified the criticisms in key board meetings that preceded the shock resignation of the director general, Tim Davie, and the head of BBC News, Deborah Turness. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago If you care about the BBC, stand up and defend it: this could be the beginning of the end | Polly Toynbee

Replacing the TV licence with a means-tested alternative may help disarm the right of one of its most effective weaponsGotcha! The BBC’s enemies have taken two scalps and inflicted maximum damage. The shock resignation of the director general, Tim Davie, and the head of news, Deborah Turness, make it look as if the BBC accepts that it does indeed suffer from “serious and systemic” bias in its coverage of issues including Donald Trump, Gaza and trans rights. But in this political coup, only the BBC’s sworn ideological foes think a cherrypicked sample of journalistic errors amounts to “systemic” bias.It was indeed a bad mistake to splice together two bits of Trump’s speech; but it needed a quick apology, not a decapitation. The BBC’s chair, Samir Shah, I’m told, tried to persuade Davie to stay to avoid this apparent capitulation to critics: Davie should indeed have stood his ground, not weakened the BBC by walking away.Polly Toynbee is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Gender zealots at BBC tried to block interview with 'very problematic' JK Rowling 'due to her views on trans issues'

A Newsnight producer 'with strong views on trans issues' labelled the Harry Potter author 'very problematic' during an editorial meeting, according to ex-diplomatic editor Mark Urban.

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6 d. ago Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general after accusations of ‘serious and systemic’ bias in coverage

Davie tells staff departure was “my own decision” but it comes with the BBC preparing to apologise for the way it edited a Trump speechTim Davie, the BBC’s director general, and the head of BBC News have resigned after a former adviser to the corporation accused it of “serious and systemic” bias in its coverage of issues including Donald Trump, Gaza and trans rights.In a shock move, Davie said his depature was his own, but comes with the BBC preparing to apologise for the way the broadcaster edited a Donald Trump speech. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago SNP ministers and prison service must realise honesty is crucial to releasing Scottish prisoners early

It is a tricky issue to get the public onside with - but transparency will benefit both sides

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7 d. ago Mikel Arteta issues Arsenal transfer verdict after Gabriel Jesus injury update

Gabriel Jesus has returned to training and Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update on the Brazil forward, while also discussing his future at Arsenal

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7 d. ago Adam Wharton issues Man United transfer response with admission on future plans

Manchester United's summer interest in Adam Wharton could resurface next year as he continues to impress for Crystal Palace

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8 d. ago Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta move to end 'chaos' in training as £45m 'beast' causes issue

Mikel Arteta is enjoying a near-faultless start to the season with Arsenal and the way he transformed the club has been addressed along with a new issue for the manager

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9 d. ago Man Utd eye world class midfielder wasting talent in 'retirement' with hot wife

Manchester United didn’t address their midfield issue in the summer transfer window but Ruben Amorim could look to a ‘semi-retired’ star to strengthen the engine room

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9 d. ago Man City squad rebuild is £350m well spent after hints dropped at problems

Manchester City look back to their best and the reasons for the transformation hint at issues within the squad as last season fell apart.

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1 week ago Department for Transport issues statement on headlight glare with £2,500 fine warning

Brighter vehicle headlights are more likely to cause glare for drivers, according to new research

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1 week ago How a Zohran Mamdani policy could transform New York and beyond by eliminating costly issue affecting millions

To fund his policies, Mamdani has proposed an increase of the state’s corporate tax rate and raising the city’s income tax by 2 percentage points on New Yorkers earning more than $1 million a year

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1 week ago Bryan Robson issues clear verdict on Ruben Amorim and Man Utd's summer transfers

Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has agreed with Jim Ratcliffe's claim that Ruben Amorim needs three years at Old Trafford, and is a big fan of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha

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1 week ago Anthony Williams: Police issue major update on Huntingdon train stabbing suspect

The British Transport Police issued a statement detailing more about the investigation into Huntingdon train stabbing suspect Anthony Williams

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