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The Independent
18 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
BBC boss wants probe into ‘grinding cuts' at broadcaster
BBC Director-General Tim Davie is advocating for reforming the corporation's funding model, including re-evaluating the licence fee structure. Mr Davie stressed the importance of universal funding for the BBC and called for an investigation into the 'grinding cuts' he said the corporation has faced over the past decade. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced the upcoming launch of the BBC Charter review to support a sustainably funded public service and a creative industries sector plan to boost growth across the UK. The review follows a Government commitment to increase the licence fee in line with inflation until 2027. In April, the household charge rose from £169.50 to £174.50. Mr Davie also said the BBC has 'very big ambition around the media supply chain' including the 'need for muscular partnerships with the big American technology companies'.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
East Suffolk Council signs anti-violence charter
A local authority has claimed to be the first in the East of England to sign a charter aimed at ending violence at Suffolk Council and its trading company East Suffolk Services Limited put their names to UNISON's End Violence at Work local authority said some of its frontline staff in waste management were recently subjected to extreme and threatening behaviour."It is with regret that this charter is even needed," said Green party councillor and leader of East Suffolk Council, Caroline Topping. "Let us not forget, our staff are serving their communities and I thank them for their service."To qualify for the charter, organisations must meet 10 key standards, providing evidence of clear reporting and investigation procedures, and ongoing data monitoring of violent must also be trained to handle threatening situations charter aims to encourage organisations to protect employees working in public services from acts of abuse, assault and intimidating East Suffolk branch secretary Kerry Rayden said: "No-one should be subjected to violence at work."It's fantastic that East Suffolk Council and East Suffolk Services are showing this commitment to employees to keep them safe.""Hopefully other local employers will follow suit." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Malay Mail
25-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
New ‘traffic light' performance system: Local councils rated red will face cuts, those rated green get more funds, says housing minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming has warned local councils that poor performance under the new 'traffic light' grading system will carry consequences, including funding cuts. According to Harian Metro, Nga said the assessment system, which came into effect earlier this month, is meant to improve public service delivery and promote accountability and transparency across all 156 local authorities nationwide. 'If you fail, I will submit your name to the director-general of public services and that has serious implications,' he said. 'Any local authority rated 'red' will have its funding withdrawn. If it's rated 'yellow', funding will be reduced. But if it's rated 'green', funding will be increased,' he told reporters after an event in Subang Jaya today. Nga added that mayors or council presidents and secretaries of local authorities rated red would be required to attend counselling and undergo performance improvement training. The minister said the grading system was designed to ensure that government resources are used effectively, with every ringgit spent justified through return-on-investment and cost-benefit analysis. Earlier, Nga officiated the prize-giving ceremony for the Seri Kembangan public market design competition. He said the ministry received 91 submissions from local firms and professional architects. An expert panel of seven judges, including community representatives, shortlisted the top 10 designs. 'Each shortlisted entry received between RM5,000 and RM50,000 in cash prizes, along with certificates for the best designs,' he said. Nga added that the winning entry would be appointed as the consultant for the RM12 million market construction project. 'This competition was judged based on a system comprising 90 per cent evaluation by an independent panel of professional jurors and 10 per cent by community representatives, including assemblymen and local councillors,' he said.
CBC
23-05-2025
- General
- CBC
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Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Top Democrat dead after cancer diagnosis
Congressman Gerry Connolly has died at the age of 75. The Virginia Democrat 'passed away peacefully at his home,' according to a statement from his family. Rep. Connolly announced he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer just days after the 2024 election in November. 'The sun is setting on my time in public service,' he said in a statement in April when revealing his cancer had returned. This story is breaking and will be updated.
