Now not the time to replace BBC chair, says committee head

Mark Damazer, a former deputy director at the BBC, has highlighted a toxic culture of distrust within the organization, attributing the recent resignations of director general Tim Davie and BBC News chief Deborah Turness to an over-assertive board and executives feeling embattled. This situation has sparked ongoing debates about the internal dynamics at the BBC.

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) inadvertently released details of the upcoming Budget ahead of schedule, causing surprise among BBC correspondents and raising questions about the reliability of the OBR's processes. This incident occurred just before the Chancellor was set to deliver her Budget speech, highlighting a significant error in communication.

Shumeet Banerji, a former board member of the BBC, resigned citing significant governance issues within the organization. His resignation highlights concerns regarding the leadership and operational effectiveness at the corporation's highest levels, particularly in light of ongoing controversies surrounding bias in its news coverage.

Historian Rutger Bregman expressed his dismay after the BBC edited out a line from his Radio 4 lecture that referred to Donald Trump, highlighting concerns over censorship in media. The removal of the statement, which labeled Trump as the 'most openly corrupt president in US history,' has sparked significant controversy.

Dutch writer Rutger Bregman has accused the BBC of cowardice after the broadcaster edited out a line from his Reith lecture that labeled Donald Trump as the 'most openly corrupt president in US history.' This removal occurred amid ongoing tensions between the BBC and Trump, who has threatened legal action against the corporation.

The chair of the BBC, Samir Shah, faced criticism from the head of the culture select committee, who described his recent evidence to MPs as 'wishy-washy,' raising concerns about the corporation's governance. This scrutiny comes amid significant leadership changes, including the resignation of director general Tim Davie and board member Shumeet Banerji, who cited governance issues as a reason for his departure.

Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2025, recognizing her outstanding performance over the past year for both club and country.

Following the resignations of the Director General and the CEO of News, the Culture, Media and Sport committee has summoned senior BBC figures for questioning regarding recent governance issues. This inquiry is part of a broader investigation into the operational effectiveness of the BBC amidst significant leadership changes.