The outgoing director-general of the BBC has described the international reach of the BBC as being “absolutely crucial to any vision of ‘Global Britain’.”
BBC global audience hits record high
The BBC’s global reach increased by 11% year on year in 2020 to 468.2 million people a week.
New TV Licence scheme for over 75s confirmed
Households in the UK where someone aged over the age of 75 receives the Pension Credit will continue to receive a free TV licence.
BBC seeks suppliers for digital framework
The BBC has set out details for a revision of its digital services and solutions.
Tim Davie named as new BBC director-general
The current head of BBC Studios is to become the new director-general of the BBC. Tim Davie takes up the role on September 1, replacing Tony Hall.
BBC’s own voice assistant enters beta trial
Beeb, the new voice assistant being developed by the BBC is to be made available to UK-based members of Microsoft’s Windows Insider Programme.
BBC licence fee could be collected with broadband bill
The BBC has hinted it could support a change to the model under which the TV licence fee is collected.
BBC rolling out children’s iPlayer
The BBC has launched a version of the iPlayer suitable for family viewing.
BBC services could be reduced during Coronavirus outbreak
The director-general of the BBC has told MPs that output could be effected were one of his newsrooms to be hit during the current Coronavirus outbreak.
Tony Hall to step down as BBC director-general
BBC director-general Tony Hall is to step down from the organisation in the summer.