BBC World Service to expand broadcasts directed at Syria
The BBC will make additional news broadcasts in English and Arabic available throughout Syria via radio, the outlet announced this week.
BBC News
BBC News is the global news and current affairs division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). It operates the domestic BBC News channel and website within the United Kingdom as well as BBC World News and BBC World Service for distribution outside the United Kingdom.
BBC boss says subscriptions, advertising not a viable option
The broadcaster is looking at a universal service fee to generate domestic revenue as it projects a further increase to its operating deficit.
BBC news presenter Huw Edwards resigns from broadcaster
Huw Edwards has resigned from the BBC following certain medical advice from his doctors.
BBC needs to reorient focus around core roles, top boss says
The top official at the BBC said the company needs to reorient its focus around a core set of ideas that involve educating and entertaining the world.
AMC Networks brings BBC News channel to free streaming services
The launch of BBC News on free streaming platforms in the U.S. comes as BBC Studios seeks additional global revenue opportunities.
Hundreds protest outside BBC headquarters over news coverage of Israel-Hamas war
Hundreds of demonstrators rallied outside the London headquarters of the BBC over the channel’s coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.
BBC says news crew assaulted by Israeli police
Journalists working for the BBC were assaulted and held at gunpoint by Israeli police while covering news in Tel Aviv on Friday.
BBC will refresh news website to target U.S. readers
BBC Studios will relaunch its news website next year, with a focus on targeting American news consumers with “personalized” content.
Yalda Hakim leaves BBC for Sky News
Journalist Yalda Hakim is leaving the BBC for a new role as the presenter of a global news program at Sky News.
Wife names BBC News anchor as target of payments scandal
The spouse of a well-known BBC News presenter has identified him as the subject of a scandal involving intimate photos.
BBC releases salary information for top presenters
The BBC’s Gary Lineker is the highest-paid on-air talent at the network, according to a new report.
BBC News apologizes over errant ticker messages
Officials at BBC News have apologized over errant ticker messages that said the Manchester United soccer team was “rubbish.”