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The BBC's structure may no longer be sustainable

The fiasco over severence payments at the BBC highlights far more deep-rooted problems at the BBC. Besides this astonishing largesse with public money there are fundamental cracks in governance structure that must surely be addressed.

By David Elstein

/ 17 Sep 2013

The power of London Scots

Scotland's image is being forged by the media across the United Kingdom. Is the union being weakened by the ill-informed media elite who are shaping this image?

By Gerry Hassan

/ 28 Aug 2013

What happens after the demise of ‘the Holy Trinity’ of Britain?

The BBC, the NHS and the monarchy all stand as the foundations of modern Britishness. As the former two lag behind, it has now given the monarchy an opportunity for greater power and influence. In view of Scotland's impending referendum, what kind of Britain will this create?

By Gerry Hassan

/ 19 Aug 2013

Does the BBC not trust US intelligence on Iran?

If the BBC wants to speculate on Iranian nuclear capabilities and the potential for conflict, why is it ignoring the clear consensus of US intelligence, and for what purpose?

By Peter Oborne and David Morrison

/ 8 Aug 2013

Squandering public money, BBC style

The culture of severance packages at the BBC has been exposed as so reckless with public money that there is talk of the police being brought in. Here's why.

By David Elstein

/ 19 Jul 2013