17 h. ago Hardly impartial! BBC civil war continues as Radio 4's Today show books guest to champion it as 'treasure of democracy' and savage broadcaster's board for being 'too political'

As the BBC seeks to shake its accusations of 'bias' in the wake of the Panorama scandal, a guest booked for the morning radio round gave a strong defence of the organisation.

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23 h. ago Starmer ally says Labour should be 'championing the BBC and asking hard questions in private'

As the BBC seeks to shake its accusations of 'bias' in the wake of the Panorama scandal, a guest booked for the morning radio round gave a strong defence of the organisation.

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5 d. ago Close Starmer ally Ben Nunn appointed as Rachel Reeves’s chief of staff

Exclusive: Nunn, one of PM’s most trusted advisers, will play key role linking No 10 and No 11 operationsOne of Keir Starmer’s closest allies has been appointed as Rachel Reeves’s chief of staff in an effort to further strengthen ties between Downing Street and the Treasury, the Guardian understands.Ben Nunn, who worked with the prime minister in opposition and is one of his most trusted advisers, will begin his new role with immediate effect. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Private schools taking fees from criminal parents could be prosecuted for money laundering experts warn after drugs baron pays for daughter's classes with envelopes of cash

Tom Keatinge, the Director of the Centre for Finance and Security at RUSI, said questions may be raised about whether Labour's tax on private school fees is fuelling parents to pay in cash.

Events

1 week ago Why gangsters are sending their children to rub shoulders with wealthy families at Britain's top private schools... and paying fees with wads of cash

Tom Keatinge, the Director of the Centre for Finance and Security at RUSI, said questions may be raised about whether Labour's tax on private school fees is fuelling parents to pay in cash.

Economics

3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Stefan Dennis says he's 'under the pump' after Dianne Buswell update

The pair have been hard at work in training ahead of week four of the BBC One dance contest after missing last week's show

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3 w. ago Naga Munchetty says she struggled to open up about chronic illness at BBC over fears of ‘being seen as weak’

BBC Breakfast presenter says competitiveness made it hard to discuss health condition that left her in agony for decades

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