The journalists are funded by the BBC as part of its latest Charter commitment, but are employed by regional news organisations. A total of 165 reporters are allocated to news organisations in England ...

“To this end a new standalone non-profit body will be established to run the Local News Partnership, which includes the 150 local democracy reporters, a shared data unit and a news hub for content.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The BBC on Monday published its annual plan for the fiscal year ahead, outlining a commitment to truth at a "challenging time for ...

“…to include ‘health authorities, police and crime commissioners, and deep analysis of the work of regional mayors’ with the coverage continuing to be shared ...

Featuring barons in rebellion, a king in captivity and blood running through the town's abbey, discover how the legacy of events in 1265 shaped British democracy. 15,000 swords clashed on the meadows ...

"The BBC faces an unprecedented content funding challenge," the broadcaster said, detailing that content spending for 2025/2026 is set to fall by $200 million. By Lily Ford The BBC on Monday published ...