Statement on prominence
Joint statement on Ofcom's recommendation on public service content prominence.
BBC response to the National Audit Office’s report: Managing the BBC's pay-bill
The BBC welcomes the NAO's conclusion that the BBC has delivered "significant reforms" and has taken "big steps in improving consistency and fairness" of its pay and terms and conditions.
European Elections - BBC News coverage
The European elections take place on May 23. During an election period, it’s especially important that BBC News covers political parties appropriately, hearing the views of and examining and challenging the policies of all relevant parties.
World Press Freedom Day and BBC Persian
"World Press Freedom Day is a significant date in the calendar for all of us who value free speech and a free media.
Update on HMRC discussions
The BBC is committed to resolving the historic tax issues in cases where presenters who have been engaged through personal service companies (PSCs) now find their tax employment status being questioned by HMRC.
On-air pay framework update
Over the past three years we have undertaken an extensive programme of reforms to create a simpler, more consistent and fairer BBC.
Response to Equality and Human Rights Commission announcement
The BBC has issued the following statement in response to today’s Equality and Human Rights Commission announcement.
BBC response to the National Audit Office’s report: E20 renewing the EastEnders set
The BBC acknowledges the NAO’s review of the E20 programme, which will renew and extend the external filming set for EastEnders, as well as replacing core elements of infrastructure at BBC Elstree.
Joint communique from international public service broadcasters on threats to media freedom
Directors of the British Broadcasting Corporation, ABC (Australia), Deutsche Welle, France Médias Monde, NHK (Japan) and United States Agency for Global Media today said public service broadcasting faces ‘increasing threats’ and expressed concern about ‘troubling attacks‘ on journalists around the world.
BBC response to the National Audit Office’s report: Investigation into the BBC's engagement with personal service companies
We acknowledge the NAO's review which outlines the history of the BBC's engagement with freelancers, particularly those engaged through personal service companies (PSCs).
Tributes to John Cunliffe
The BBC has today released the following tribute following the death of John Cunliffe, creator of Postman Pat.
Tributes to Rachael Bland
The family of Rachael Bland have confirmed that she died this morning, shortly after 3am. Rachael died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family.
Sir Cliff Richard v BBC - Appeal Decision
Statement on the BBC's decision not to appeal the ruling in the Sir Cliff Richard case.
Statement on harassment of BBC Persian staff
Jamie Angus, BBC Director, BBC World Service responds to comments made on the Mizan news agency,
BBC statement regarding ruling in Sir Cliff Richard case
Statement from Fran Unsworth, Director of News and Current Affairs, in relation to the ruling in Sir Cliff Richard, OBE v BBC.
James Stephenson, News Editor, BBC News and Current Affairs responds to Nick Cohen’s NYR Daily article
Letter from James Stephenson, News Editor, BBC News and Current Affairs to NYR Daily in response to Nick Cohen’s article ‘How the BBC lost the plot on Brexit’.
Statement from the BBC and Carrie Gracie
The BBC and Carrie Gracie have reached an agreement to resolve their differences.
Transparency Reviews Terms of Reference
The BBC wants to ensure that it is at the forefront of transparency. We are required by our Charter to observe high standards of openness and to seek to maximise transparency and accountability. We already undertake a lot in this area, including publishing information about senior staff salaries, expenses and corporate information about the running of the BBC.
Appleby, Guardian News and Media Limited and the BBC settle Paradise Papers dispute
Appleby, Guardian News and Media Limited ("the Guardian"), and the BBC are pleased to announce that they have resolved their differences in relation to Appleby's breach of confidence claim against the Guardian and the BBC arising from the "Paradise Papers".
Statement on the death of BBC Afghan journalist Ahmad Shah
Statement from Jamie Angus, BBC World Service Director, following the death of BBC Afghan reporter.