General News LGBTQ+ staff quitting BBC over “hostile” environment A recording obtained by VICE World News revealed that LGBTQ+ BBC staff are resigning over the broadcaster’s stance on trans rights. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News BBC quits Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme After weeks of speculation, the BBC has officially withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Photo: Instagram @hooraymae (Mae Martin) General News Protest held outside BBC after anti-trans article On November 6, around 100 people gathered outside of the BBC headquarters in London to protest the publishing of an anti-trans article. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News BBC defends anti-trans article In response to complaints about an anti-trans article, the BBC has insisted that the piece was “carefully considered” before publication. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News BBC condemned for anti-trans article The BBC has been criticised by trans activists and allies for publishing the article: “We’re being pressured into sex by some trans women”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Open letter to BBC criticises poor coverage of trans issues Over 900 have signed an open letter to the BBC on poor editorial standards when reporting on issues that affect the trans community. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Stonewall at Pride in London in 2015 General News BBC releases Stonewall ‘investigation’ after cutting ties with the charity The BBC has released a 10-part investigative podcast as it announced its ‘investigation’ into LGBTQ+ organisation Stonewall. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News BBC to quit Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme A report has revealed that the BBC is likely to be withdrawing from the Diversity Champions programme, leaving LGBTQ+ staff “horrified”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News BBC Arabic accused of platforming anti-LGBTQ+ views A new report has found BBC Arabic has been platforming homophobic views to its audience of 42 million. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News BBC criticised for covering trans topics without trans input The BBC has been criticised for airing a series of segments discussed trans topics, but did not feature any trans guests. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts BBC launches collection of coming out stories The BBC has launched a collection of stories to mark LGBTQ+ History Month which brings together some of the best content about sexual and gender identity from across the broadcaster’s local and regional services By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News BBC promises full investigation into BBC Persian Service Following an expose by the Peter Tatchell Foundation into the BBC Persian Service’s alleged homophobia, the head of the BBC World Service, Jamie Angus, has promised a full investigation. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
