Tag: BBC

BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists

Stuart Mitchell

The BBC World Service has, on 23 March 2022, filed a new urgent appeal to the United Nations (UN) against Iran over the online violence faced by women journalists working for BBC News Persian. Women journalists at BBC News Persian face daily, relentless online attacks and harassment, including threats of rape and death. Today’s complaint addresses the current risks to women journalists working for BBC News Persian. Examples of the online violence and harassment they face include: Threats of rape and death directed at women journalists and their families in…

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Broadcasters unite to create ‘passports’ to support inclusion

Stuart Mitchell

Seven of the UK’s main broadcasters have come together to create access and inclusion ‘passports’ that will remove barriers and support better inclusion of disabled people and other colleagues at work. Channel 4, ITV, BBC, STV, UKTV, S4C and Paramount UK have consulted to agree a similar approach which will see broadcasters encouraging staff to communicate their adjustment needs. The access and inclusion passports, adopted from an initiative formally introduced at the BBC in 2019, will be confidential and will support conversations with line managers to  ensure disabled colleagues and…

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New research highlights importance of impartial news

Stuart Mitchell

New research has found 87% of adults say impartial news is more important to them personally than coverage that reflects their own points of view.  The number increases to 91% when people consider the importance of impartial news to wider society. The research was conducted by Yonder Consulting, on behalf of the BBC. The research indicates people continue to turn to the BBC, with half of adults using BBC outlets first to find out what is happening in the UK and around the world, ahead of any other news source. …

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BBC launches Disinformation Unit in India

Stuart Mitchell

BBC News has launched a new ‘Disinformation Unit’ in India to uncover, analyse and report on the spread of fake news. A team of dedicated journalists will focus on highlighting false information, debunking viral social media content and investigate how and why it spreads. The team will provide audiences with useful tips and information on how to spot ‘fake news’ and prevent it from spreading further. Audiences will also be able to report on any fake news they think should be investigated by messaging the BBC’s Disinformation Unit. This newly…

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BBC sets out path to Net Zero by 2030

Stuart Mitchell

The BBC has had its plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 approved by the globally-respected Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This accreditation is an endorsement of the BBC’s credible strategy to significantly reduce its environmental impact by the end of the current decade.  The BBC will pursue a ‘deep decarbonisation’ strategy to achieve net zero, a plan focussed on targeting and eliminating fossil fuel usage across its operations to drastically reduce the amount of carbon produced by the organisation.  In January this year the BBC confirmed it would be pursuing a strategy to reach net zero by 2030.   Details of the strategy include: switching to renewables and electric vehicles;…

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