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"After 20 years at the BBC, and five in the top job, Tim Davie has resigned as director general of the corporation following accusations of presiding over serious and systemic bias in the broadcaster's coverage. His resignation along with that of the BBC's chief executive of news, Deborah Turness comes as the BBC is set to apologise amid criticism of an edited clip of a Donald Trump speech in a Panorama documentary."
"Mr Davie, the BBC's 17th director general, succeeded Lord Tony Hall in September 2020, immediately contending with a turbulent period of political upheaval and the BBC's role in the fraught media landscape, ongoing rows over the licence fee, increasing competition from streaming services, as well as internal problems, including gender pay issues. In his resignation statement, Mr Davie accepted that there have been some mistakes during his time in the role, which has been a period marked by several high-profile controversies."
The Independent highlights coverage across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and emphasizes investigative work and documentary production. The outlet rejects paywalls and solicits donations to fund reporters on the ground, enabling journalists to speak to both sides and keep reporting accessible to a broad political spectrum. Tim Davie resigned as director-general of the BBC after 20 years at the corporation and five in the top role amid accusations of presiding over systemic bias and criticism over an edited Panorama clip. His resignation coincides with Deborah Turness's departure and follows licence-fee disputes, streaming competition, internal controversies, and gender pay issues.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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