BBC Faces Worst Crisis in Decades

Dr. Benjamin Barton, Associate Professor, University of Nottingham Malaysia

13-Nov-25 08:45

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The BBC’s ongoing controversy comes amid rising licensing fees paid by UK viewers and increasing scrutiny over the company’s editorial integrity. Dr. Benjamin Barton, Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia, outlines the challenges facing the broadcaster and believes it is unlikely to settle former US President Trump’s US$1 billion lawsuit threat.

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Tags: bbc, donald trump, lawsuit, controversy, resignation, scandal,

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