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BBC News Press Team
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Official twitter feed of the press office for @BBCNews & Current Affairs and @BBCWorldService. Follow for announcements, programme info & more
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    BBC News Press Team
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    Dec 30, 2021
    Statement on interview with Alan Dershowitz
    Statement reads: Last night’s interview with Alan Dershowitz after the Ghislaine Maxwell verdict did not meet the BBC’s editorial standards, as Mr Dershowitz was not a suitable person to interview as an impartial analyst, and we did not make the relevant background clear to our audience. We will look into how this happened.
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    BBC News Press Team
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    Nov 28, 2019
    We’re aware of Conservative Party Facebook adverts using edited BBC content. This is a completely unacceptable use of BBC content which distorts our output and which could damage perceptions of our impartiality. We are asking the Conservatives to remove these adverts.
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    Nov 27, 2022
    BBC Statement on Ed Lawrence
    BBC STATEMENT ON ED LAWRENCE “The BBC is extremely concerned about the treatment of our journalist Ed Lawrence, who was arrested and handcuffed while covering the protests in Shanghai. He was held for several hours before being released. During his arrest, he was beaten and kicked by the police. This happened while he was working as an accredited journalist. “It is very worrying that one of our journalists was attacked in this way whilst carrying out his duties. We have had no official explanation or apology from the Chinese authorities, beyond a claim by the officials who later released him that they had arrested him for his own good in case he caught Covid from the crowd. We do not consider this a credible explanation.”
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    Jul 24, 2025
    A joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC News and Reuters
    JOINT STATEMENT ON GAZA FROM AFP, AP, BBC NEWS AND REUTERS​ “We are desperately concerned for our journalists in Gaza, who are increasingly unable to feed themselves and their families. For many months, these independent journalists have been the world’s eyes and ears on the ground in Gaza. They are now facing the same dire circumstances as those they are covering. ​ “Journalists endure many deprivations and hardships in warzones. We are deeply alarmed that the threat of starvation is now one of them.​ “We once again urge the Israeli authorities to allow journalists in and out of Gaza. It is essential that adequate food supplies reach the people there.”
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    BBC News Press Team
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    Apr 14, 2022
    Delighted to have @BBCAlagiah back in the studio tonight 😊
    George Alagiah looks in to the camera. He sits behind the BBC News desk in the studio.
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    BBC News Press Team
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    Aug 11, 2019
    BBC statement on #Kashmir coverage
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    BBC News Press Team
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    Apr 21, 2020
    Wonderful to see @BBCAlagiah back where he belongs! Welcome back George. bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-521…
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    Apr 13, 2022
    We are aware of a fake video with BBC News branding suggesting Ukraine was responsible for last week’s missile attack on Kramatorsk train station. The BBC is taking action to have the video removed. We urge people not to share it and to check stories on the BBC News website.
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    BBC News Press Team
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    Aug 29, 2022
    Liz Truss has cancelled her BBC One interview with Nick Robinson which was due to air this Tuesday evening (30th August) at 7pm. Ms Truss’ team say she can no longer spare the time to appear on “Our Next Prime Minister”. (1/2)
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    May 19, 2022
    The UK Government took the BBC to court to try and block publication of this story
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    May 19, 2022
    MI5 agent used secret status to terrorise girlfriend - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/uk-615085…
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    BBC News Press Team
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    Feb 16, 2023
    Update on India:
    “The Income Tax Authorities have left our offices in Delhi and Mumbai. We will continue to cooperate with the authorities and hope matters are resolved as soon as possible. “We are supporting staff – some of whom have faced lengthy questioning or been required to stay overnight – and their welfare is our priority. Our output is back to normal and we remain committed to serving our audiences in India and beyond. “The BBC is a trusted, independent media organisation and we stand by our colleagues and journalists who will continue to report without fear or favour.”
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    BBC News Press Team
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    Jan 19, 2019
    We've reviewed what was said re polling on @bbcquestiontime. A YouGov poll published on the day of the programme suggested a lead for the Conservatives. Diane Abbott was also right that some other polls suggested Labour either as ahead or tied, & we should have made that clear.
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    BBC News Press Team
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    Jun 8, 2022
    We’re delighted to announce that @BBCRosAtkins has been appointed as Analysis Editor for @BBCNews Congratulations Ros! 🎉 Read more here: bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/20…
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    BBC News Press Team
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    Feb 11, 2021
    BBC statement in response to Chinese ban of BBC World News
    "We are disappointed that the Chinese authorities have decided to take this course of action. The BBC is the world’s most trusted international news broadcaster and reports on stories from around the world fairly, impartially and without fear or favour."