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”.
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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.
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.
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
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.
Labour politician backs LGB Alliance
Dave Ward, a Labour councillor for Colliers Wood, London, publicly shared his support for the controversial anti-trans group, the LGB Alliance.
BBC criticised for praising Rowling essay
Many LGBTQ+ people and allies have criticised the BBC for including JK Rowling’s controversial essay, Reasons for speaking out on sex and gender issues, on its good writing prize list.