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2026
BBC News channel launches live on YouTube for viewers in the UK and US
The BBC made its BBC News channel available to stream live on YouTube for viewers in the UK and US, beginning a trial on Thursday 15 October 2026 that BBC executives described as a significant step in expanding access to its journalism. The channel was already available to YouTube viewers in Australia, Kenya, Nigeria and Poland, and the move forms part of the BBC's strategy to reach digitally-native, younger audiences.
2021
BBC faces backlash over LGB Alliance coverage
BBC News faced backlash from the LGBT+ community after quoting LGB Alliance in an article about conversion therapy without including LGBT+ groups.
2021
BBC News apologizes for Phil Spector obituary headline
BBC News said the headline on its breaking-news story about Phil Spector's death did not meet its editorial standards, and apologized for the error. It said the headline was changed within minutes and an automatically posted tweet was deleted.
2020
BBC News apologizes for using LeBron James footage in a Kobe Bryant report
BBC News apologized after mistakenly using footage of LeBron James in one section of its report about Kobe Bryant’s death. The report prompted disbelief, mockery and outrage from viewers and critics.