Domain: bbc.com

Brand name and home for the BBC's online service

BBC Online, formerly known as BBCi, is the BBC's online service. It is a large network of websites including such high-profile sites as BBC News and Sport, the on-demand video and radio services branded BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, the children's sites CBBC and CBeebies, and learning services such as Bitesize and Own It. The BBC has had an online presence supporting its TV and radio programmes and web-only initiatives since April 1994, but did not launch officially until 28 April 1997, following government approval to fund it by TV licence fee revenue as a service in its own right. Throughout its history, the online plans of the BBC have been subject to competition and complaint from its commercial rivals, which has resulted in various public consultations and government reviews to investigate their claims that its large presence and public funding distorts the UK market.

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Solicitor Loses £42,000 in Romance Fraud; Police Initially Dismiss Case

Alice, a solicitor from Shropshire, lost £42,000 to Mark, a childhood friend, in a romance fraud case initially dismissed by police but now under investigation by West Mercia Police after being reported to Action Fraud; the case highlights the underreporting and mishandling of in-person romance frau...

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Reduced Inequality
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UK Prison Overcrowding Crisis: 14,000 New Places Planned, But Will It Be Enough?

The UK government's 10-year prison strategy aims to add 14,000 places by 2031, including four new prisons and refurbished cells, to tackle overcrowding; however, the justice secretary acknowledges that even with this expansion, prison space could run out within the next few years due to a rapidly gr...

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Rents Soar £3,240 Since Pandemic

UK average annual rent on newly let properties has increased by £3,240 (27%) since the end of the coronavirus pandemic, exceeding average earnings growth, placing a strain on renters; however, the rate of increase is slowing.

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Reduced Inequality
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"Stonehaven Derailment Inquiry to Begin January 29th"

"A preliminary hearing for a fatal accident inquiry into the Stonehaven train derailment, which killed three people in August 2020 after a landslide caused a derailment, will be held on January 29th. Network Rail admitted to safety failings and was fined £6.7 million."

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"Nigerian Lawyer Afe Babalola at Center of Defamation Case, Raising Freedom of Speech Concerns"

"Afe Babalola, a prominent Nigerian lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University, is at the center of a defamation case against human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, who was arrested and detained, prompting reactions from Nigerian politicians and raising concerns about freedom of speech."

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UK Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax Changes, Threatening Family Farms

Farmers across the UK are protesting inheritance tax changes announced in October's budget, claiming the policy threatens the viability of family farms and calling for government consultations. The government insists the changes will only affect a small minority, but farmers fear increased land pric...

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No Poverty
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Substandard Military Housing in UK Sparks Concerns Over Personnel Shortages

A UK parliamentary report reveals that two-thirds of military family homes need major renovations, while 40% of those in single-living quarters want to leave the forces due to poor conditions; despite a £400 million investment, concerns remain about insufficient funding to address the issue.

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Family Courts to Prioritize Domestic Abuse Claims Over \"Parental Alienation\"

New guidance from England and Wales's Family Justice Council instructs family courts to prioritize domestic abuse allegations over claims of \"parental alienation\" in child custody cases, citing the lack of research supporting the latter and its frequent use to undermine abuse claims; over half of ...

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Gender Equality
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Scotland to Jail Polluters' Bosses: Ecocide Bill Advances

A proposed Ecocide Prevention Bill in Scotland, backed by over 30 MSPs, could see company bosses jailed for up to 20 years for causing major environmental harm, making Scotland the first UK region with such a law.

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Climate Action
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Celtic's Defensive Transformation Fuels Champions League Success

Celtic's Champions League campaign shows a dramatic improvement from last season's elimination with four points to their current nine points after six games, highlighting strengthened defense and a more pragmatic approach leading to a strong position for qualification to the knockout stages.

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Quality Education
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HMP Parc: 17 Inmate Deaths Amidst Contraband Smuggling Crisis

Seventeen inmates have died this year at HMP Parc in Bridgend, UK, with contraband entering via drone drops, staff corruption, and hidden in nappies; several staff have been arrested.

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"Trump Nominates Fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle as US Ambassador to Greece"

"Donald Trump nominated Kimberly Guilfoyle, his fiancée and former Fox News host, as the US ambassador to Greece on Tuesday, reflecting a pattern of prioritizing loyalty in his appointments; this nomination requires Senate confirmation."

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