DEVELOPING: BBC Faces Urgent Probe into Systemic Bias Allegations

Breaking News: BBC Faces Urgent Probe into Systemic Bias Allegations The BBC's leadership is under intense scrutiny following allegations of systemic bias, with Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy stating that the issue is being treated with "the seriousness that this demands". The allegations come after a leaked internal memo revealed that a Panorama documentary edited a speech by US President Donald Trump to make it appear as though he explicitly encouraged the Capitol Hill riots in January 2021. The BBC is expected to apologise for the editing of Trump's speech, with chair Samir Shah set to respond to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Monday. The leaked memo, from former independent external adviser Michael Prescott, has sparked widespread concern over the broadcaster's editorial standards. Systemic bias allegations against the BBC have been ongoing, with Nandy describing them as "very serious". The BBC's handling of the Panorama documentary has raised questions about the broadcaster's commitment to impartial reporting. The BBC is currently facing a probe into its editorial standards, with the outcome of the investigation still to be determined. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee will continue to scrutinise the BBC's response to the allegations. This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more information becomes available.