Photo: Trans Media Watch General News Vigil held outside BBC to commemorate the Trans Day of Remembrance Following criticism of the BBC’s coverage of the trans community, a crowd gathered outside the BBC’s HQ on the Trans Day of Remembrance. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Fran Unsworth tells LGBTQ+ staff to accept hearing views they disagree with General News LGBTQ+ BBC staff told to accept hearing views they disagree with: “That’s what the BBC is.” Head of outgoing news Fran Unsworth has told LGBTQ+ BBC staff to get used to hearing and seeing views that they do “not personally like”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
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General News BBC quits Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme After weeks of speculation, the BBC has officially withdrawn from Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.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
Melanie Dawes General News Ofcom boss criticises BBC’s platforming of anti-trans groups Ofcom chief executive, Melanie Dawes, criticised the BBC for ‘balancing’ out trans voices with anti-trans groups. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Update: BBC director insists the company supports LGBTQ+ staff BBC director Tim Davie has responded to backlash against new company regulations about staff not being allowed to attend Pride events by sharing a statement of support for LGBTQ+ BBC workers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Tim Davie General News Update: BBC director confirms staff will be able to attend Pride events BBC director in general, Tim Davie, responded to backlash after new company rulings declared staff should not attend LGBTQ+ Pride events on the basis of its ‘impartial stance’. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
