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Apology over Dorries’ claims tops off day of controversy for BBC

Apology over Dorries’ claims tops off day of controversy for BBC

Apology over Dorries’ claims tops off day of controversy for BBC

10 March 2023

The corporation said Nadine Dorries should have been challenged more over claims she made about top civil servant Sue Gray.


Joe Lycett ‘available’ to present Match Of The Day as Twitter users mock BBC

Joe Lycett ‘available’ to present Match Of The Day as Twitter users mock BBC

Joe Lycett ‘available’ to present Match Of The Day as Twitter users mock BBC

10 March 2023

Thousands of social media users shared their thoughts after the BBC decision to take Gary Lineker off the football highlights show.


‘Confusion’ over whether Lineker is subject to same rules as BBC staff

‘Confusion’ over whether Lineker is subject to same rules as BBC staff

‘Confusion’ over whether Lineker is subject to same rules as BBC staff

10 March 2023

Richard Sambrook, who was director of news at the BBC, said ‘impartiality is crucial’ but ‘not as serious’ for sports presenters to express views.


Teaching union suspends two days of strikes in Wales after revised pay offer

Teaching union suspends two days of strikes in Wales after revised pay offer

Teaching union suspends two days of strikes in Wales after revised pay offer

10 March 2023

Members of the National Education Union were due to take industrial action in Wales on March 15-16.


Gary Lineker’s history of political tweets during time as top-earning presenter

Gary Lineker’s history of political tweets during time as top-earning presenter

Gary Lineker’s history of political tweets during time as top-earning presenter

10 March 2023

The 62-year-old ex-England footballer will ‘step back’ from presenting Match Of The Day, the BBC said.


Pundits boycott Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker stood down by BBC

Pundits boycott Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker stood down by BBC

Pundits boycott Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker stood down by BBC

10 March 2023

The corporation said on Friday that it had ‘decided’ Lineker would step back from the show.


BBC defends Fiona Bruce over accusations presenter ‘trivialised domestic abuse’

BBC defends Fiona Bruce over accusations presenter ‘trivialised domestic abuse’

BBC defends Fiona Bruce over accusations presenter ‘trivialised domestic abuse’

10 March 2023

The father of former prime minister Boris Johnson was described as a ‘wife-beater’ by journalist and panel member Yasmin Alibhai-Brown.


Duke of Edinburgh tells Ukrainians Britain can be home for as long they need

Duke of Edinburgh tells Ukrainians Britain can be home for as long they need

Duke of Edinburgh tells Ukrainians Britain can be home for as long they need

10 March 2023

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh made their first official visit to the city in their new roles on Friday.


No sixth episode for Sir David Attenborough’s Wild Isles, BBC says

No sixth episode for Sir David Attenborough’s Wild Isles, BBC says

No sixth episode for Sir David Attenborough’s Wild Isles, BBC says

10 March 2023

The broadcaster denied accusations that it had pulled a sixth episode of the new nature series because of fears of a political backlash.


Gary Lineker says BBC ‘told him’ to step back from Match Of The Day – reports

Gary Lineker says BBC ‘told him’ to step back from Match Of The Day – reports

Gary Lineker says BBC ‘told him’ to step back from Match Of The Day – reports

10 March 2023

Pundit and former Arsenal striker Ian Wright said he would boycott the show in solidarity with Lineker.


Poll: Almost half of Scots say SNP candidates have not made independence case

Poll: Almost half of Scots say SNP candidates have not made independence case

Poll: Almost half of Scots say SNP candidates have not made independence case

10 March 2023

In a survey 46% said none of the three candidates hoping to replace Nicola Sturgeon had made a convincing case for independence.


Hundreds join shooting victim’s father for walk against gun and knife crime

Hundreds join shooting victim’s father for walk against gun and knife crime

Hundreds join shooting victim’s father for walk against gun and knife crime

10 March 2023

Tim Edwards’ 26-year-old daughter Elle was shot outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey on Christmas Eve.


Sunak says he would not hand honours to relatives in swipe at Johnson

Sunak says he would not hand honours to relatives in swipe at Johnson

Sunak says he would not hand honours to relatives in swipe at Johnson

10 March 2023

The Prime Minister appeared to suggest his predecessor should not knight his father.


Pupils should do coursework under exam conditions amid ChatGPT fears, heads told

Pupils should do coursework under exam conditions amid ChatGPT fears, heads told

Pupils should do coursework under exam conditions amid ChatGPT fears, heads told

10 March 2023

The examined approach is ‘more important than ever because you’ve got that integrity of whose work it is’, Ofqual’s chief regulator said.


Next first minister should challenge Section 35 – Ed Davey

Next first minister should challenge Section 35 – Ed Davey

Next first minister should challenge Section 35 – Ed Davey

10 March 2023

The Lib Dem leader said those who believe in devolution should challenge the use of Section 35.


Government plans £1bn per year for carbon capture technology

Government plans £1bn per year for carbon capture technology

Government plans £1bn per year for carbon capture technology

10 March 2023

The Government also promised to ‘rapidly’ announce the winners of a competition to build small nuclear power plants in the UK.


Climate protester confronts judge over ‘amoral’ order on what jury could hear

Climate protester confronts judge over ‘amoral’ order on what jury could hear

Climate protester confronts judge over ‘amoral’ order on what jury could hear

10 March 2023

Four Insulate Britain protesters appeared at Inner London Crown Court before Judge Silas Reid ahead of their sentencing next week.


School pays tribute to ‘loving and caring’ boys found dead in house with mother

School pays tribute to ‘loving and caring’ boys found dead in house with mother

School pays tribute to ‘loving and caring’ boys found dead in house with mother

10 March 2023

Alexander and Maximus De Jager were found dead at a property in Belvedere, south London, on Thursday.


Support will put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ to negotiate ceasefire – Sunak

Support will put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ to negotiate ceasefire – Sunak

Support will put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ to negotiate ceasefire – Sunak

10 March 2023

The Prime Minister and French President Emmanuel Macron used the UK-France summit to sign off on jointly training Ukrainian marines.


Hospital visitors spot giant ‘get well soon’ message in snow on car park roof

Hospital visitors spot giant ‘get well soon’ message in snow on car park roof

Hospital visitors spot giant ‘get well soon’ message in snow on car park roof

10 March 2023

‘Proper good job, thanks to those who did it,’ tweeted one patient.


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