Times: Former Google executive becomes new BBC CEO
The BBC's board has approved the appointment of former Google executive Matt Brittin as the new head of the broadcaster, with an announcement expected this week.
BBC expected to name Matt Brittin as director general within days
Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, is anticipated to be named the next director general of the BBC, with an announcement expected soon after a board meeting this week.
Google's former Europe boss close to becoming next head of BBC, sources say
Matt Brittin, Google's former Europe and Africa chief, is reportedly close to being appointed as the next director general of the BBC.
Departing BBC boss warns network on 'knife edge' amid Trump documentary lawsuit, trust crisis
The outgoing head of the BBC, Tim Davie, warned that the network is in a vulnerable position due to financial issues and a crisis of public trust, particularly following a controversial Trump documentary.
BBC boss defends new £15-a-month licence fee more expensive than Netflix and Amazon Prime
BBC Director General Tim Davie defended the new £15 monthly licence fee amidst criticism for being more expensive than popular streaming services.
BBC 'profoundly regrets' BAFTAs incident, says director general
BBC Director General Tim Davie expressed profound regret for a broadcasting error during the BAFTAs where a racial slur was aired live.
Poisoned chalice? The BBC’s struggles to find a successor to Tim Davie
The BBC is struggling to find a successor for Tim Davie amid controversy following the recent inclusion of a racial slur during its Bafta coverage.
BBC announces hundreds of millions in additional savings
The BBC has announced a 10% budget cut over the next three years, which could amount to hundreds of millions of pounds in savings.
BBC World Service faces funding cliff edge in seven weeks, says Tim Davie
Tim Davie, Director General of the BBC, warns that the BBC World Service will run out of funding in seven weeks without a new deal from the government.
Tim Davie says BBC will stay on X to try to stem ‘flood’ of global misinformation
BBC director general Tim Davie stated the broadcaster will remain on the social media platform X to combat global misinformation, despite pressure to withdraw due to complaints about the platform's shift under Elon Musk.
BBC boss insists 'double' should be spent on the World Service
BBC Director General Tim Davie has called for the UK to double its funding for the BBC World Service during a committee meeting, highlighting the impact of existing budget cuts.