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Science News // 1 decade ago

BBC target of possible Iran cyberattack

A "sophisticated cyberattack" on the BBC has been linked to Iran's efforts to disrupt the BBC Persian Service, officials said.

World News // 1 decade ago

Iran detains people for links to BBC

Sources inside Iran told the BBC several people have been detained for alleged links to the British broadcaster's Persian news service.

TV // 1 decade ago

BBC slashing 2,000 jobs

British Broadcasting Corp. has announced plans to slash 2,000 jobs in an effort to cut its budget by 20 percent over the next five years.

Music // 1 decade ago

Unions oppose proposed BBC cuts

Broadcasting unions say they will oppose a series of cuts by the BBC targeting the British broadcaster's Web site and two of its radio stations.

Business News // 1 decade ago

BBC, Google may join for iPlayer shows

BBC is negotiating with Google to have episodes of the British broadcaster's TV series available through the BBC iPlayer, sources close to the talks say.

Entertainment News // 1 decade ago

Archbishop wants BBC religious programs

Archbishop of Canterbury Roman Williams, the Church of England's top bishop, says Christian programming is getting the short end of the stick on the BCC.

Top News // 1 decade ago

BBC criticized for avoiding Gaza appeal

The BBC, along with the British broadcaster's director-general, should allow a humanitarian aid film about the Gaza Strip to be shown, officials say.

Entertainment News // 1 decade ago

BBC suspends Brand and Ross

British comedians Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand have been suspended and their shows yanked off the BBC following a controversial radio prank, the BBC said.

Business News // 1 decade ago

BBC raises come despite of scandals

A year of scandals did not stop the British Broadcasting Corp. from awarding senior executives hefty pay raises, observers said.

Entertainment News // 1 decade ago

BBC News to cut back on crime coverage

Britain's BBC News announced plans to cut its coverage of crime stories in an effort to save the network money, the Times of London said Tuesday.

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I have been in regular contact with the senior executives I tasked with handling this issue
BBC suspends Brand and Ross Oct 29, 2008

The behavior of a small number of production staff who have passed themselves off as viewers and listeners must stop
BBC suspends phone-in contests Jul 18, 2007

It doesn't mean we can't carry on with our exciting plans for the future, but it means we face some quite tough choices
BBC says fee hike lower than it wanted Jan 19, 2007

This will be a time of considerable pain and disruption for all of us, especially for those who end up leaving us
BBC announces 2,900 job cuts over 3 years Dec 07, 2004