The Immense Cost of The Loss of Media Objectivity

In journalism, there seems to be no room for objectivity, and the media are entering a new era, as they have started to use this in their favour. Emanating from our universities, one idea in particular – more accurately an instance of sleight of hand – sends ripples through how we think of the world […] Read more

BBC Appeals To The UN To Protect Its Iran-Based Staff From Harassment

The BBC has appealed to the United Nations to protect the rights of its Iran-based journalists, who allegedly face harassment and intimidation. BBC News has appealed to the United Nations to protect its journalists’ rights in Iran. The complaints to the United Nations follow years of allegations of harassment and persecution by the Iranian authorities […] Read more

How the BBC Just Shot Itself in The Foot, Repeatedly

“The BBC,” my father says knowledgeably over his prescription sunglasses, “Will not exist in its current form in 10 years time.” He’s probably right. Whoever decided it was a good idea to move BBC3 online and then put a whopping £145.50 bill on it definitely didn’t pass any marketing exams. Even I, a mere BSc Anthropology […] Read more