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VAR has been in use in Scotland since October.

Scottish football chiefs 'considering major change to VAR protocols'

The BBC has confirmed Vigil has been renewed for a second season
The BBC has confirmed Vigil has been renewed for a second season

Vigil season 2 confirmed by BBC with shocking plot twist for fans

New Zealand has become the latest country to ban popular video sharing app TikTok on government-related devices.
New Zealand has become the latest country to ban popular video sharing app TikTok on government-related devices.

BBC tells staff to remove TikTok from corporate phones

Who will be Lord Alan Sugar’s next business partner? Find out during Thursday’s episode of The Apprentice on BBC One - Credit: BBC
Who will be Lord Alan Sugar’s next business partner? Find out during Thursday’s episode of The Apprentice on BBC One - Credit: BBC

How to watch The Apprentice final and list of past winners of BBC show

BBC’s Mastermind honours late contestant Anna Milford Goldstein
BBC’s Mastermind honours late contestant Anna Milford Goldstein

BBC’s Mastermind honours late contestant Anna Milford Goldstein

Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice won a BAFTA TV Award for their silent dance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021
Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice won a BAFTA TV Award for their silent dance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021

Strictly’s Rose and Giovanni reunite in new BBC show

Race Across The World will return to our TV screens soon with a new group of contestants
Race Across The World will return to our TV screens soon with a new group of contestants

Race Across The World season 3 release date revealed by BBC

Migrants are escorted ashore from the UK Border Force vessel 'BF Ranger' in Dover, southeast England.
Migrants are escorted ashore from the UK Border Force vessel 'BF Ranger' in Dover, southeast England.

Private companies see profits soar as UK Government increases asylum hotels

Amanda Holden has many more acting roles under her belt
Amanda Holden has many more acting roles under her belt

Amanda Holden shares Cutting It picture as BBC show returns to screens

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: PA
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: PA

SNP is not in a mess, insists Nicola Sturgeon

How to get tickets for Antiques Roadshow 2023

SNP leadership candidates Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan
SNP leadership candidates Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan

Analysis: Next SNP leader will need to heal party's gaping wounds

Doctor Who has announced a new multi-platform story called Doom’s Day. Credit: BBC
Doctor Who has announced a new multi-platform story called Doom’s Day. Credit: BBC

New Doctor Who multi-platform 60th anniversary story revealed

BBC Breakfast’s Nina Warhurst announces she is pregnant

 MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace quits BBC’s Inside The Factory to focus on autistic son
 MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace quits BBC’s Inside The Factory to focus on autistic son

Gregg Wallace quits BBC’s Inside The Factory

Workers are £11,000 worse off per year due to 15 years of wage stagnation, according to the Resolution Foundation.
Workers are £11,000 worse off per year due to 15 years of wage stagnation, according to the Resolution Foundation.

Workers £11,000 worse off a year due to stagnant wages – Resolution Foundation

A pair of capercaillie do battle for mating rights
A pair of capercaillie do battle for mating rights

Attenborough warns capercaillie on the brink of going extinct in Scotland again

BBC Panorama shared research that shows the cost of fifteen years of wage stagnation on British workers
BBC Panorama shared research that shows the cost of fifteen years of wage stagnation on British workers

UK wage stagnation costing British workers £11,000 per year

Nicola Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell in 2017
Nicola Sturgeon and her husband Peter Murrell in 2017

Scotsman leader comment: SNP's culture of aggressive secrecy must be flushed out

Gary Lineker withdraws from BBC FA Cup coverage as Alex Scott replaces him in “line-up change” of presenters
Gary Lineker withdraws from BBC FA Cup coverage as Alex Scott replaces him in “line-up change” of presenters

Gary Lineker withdraws from BBC FA Cup coverage

Gary Lineker will return to Match of the Day next weekend (Pic:Getty)
Gary Lineker will return to Match of the Day next weekend (Pic:Getty)

Gary Lineker wasn’t on Match of The Day - here’s why

Stacey Solomon (Photo: Getty)
Stacey Solomon (Photo: Getty)

Watchdog verdict over BBC Sort Your Life Out rabbit cruelty complaints

Fleur East makes X-rated confession on BBC Saturday kitchen - and fans are in a frenzy
Fleur East makes X-rated confession on BBC Saturday kitchen - and fans are in a frenzy

Fleur East sends fans into a frenzy with X-rated confession

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes taking part in the SNP leadership debate in Inverness on Friday
SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes taking part in the SNP leadership debate in Inverness on Friday

Kate Forbes says decisions in SNP taken by 'too few people'

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament
Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris
Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Jonathan Ross Show: Who is on ITV show tonight including Stormzy, Kate Hudson and more
The Jonathan Ross Show: Who is on ITV show tonight including Stormzy, Kate Hudson and more

The Jonathan Ross Show - who is on ITV show tonight

Sam Neill attends the state memorial service for the late former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke
Sam Neill attends the state memorial service for the late former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke

Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill opens up on blood cancer diagnosis

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium
A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Scotland team sing the national anthem during a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium
The Scotland team sing the national anthem during a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Gary Lineker, who will return to TV screens to present live coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley on Saturday.
Gary Lineker, who will return to TV screens to present live coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Burnley on Saturday.

Gary Lineker will not host Match of the Day this weekend - here's why

Mum's the Word: Larry the Downing Street Cat will not be presenting Match of the Day. Pic: Susannah Ireland/AFP via Getty Images
Mum's the Word: Larry the Downing Street Cat will not be presenting Match of the Day. Pic: Susannah Ireland/AFP via Getty Images

Janet Christie’s Mum’s the Word - Why Lineker and language matter

Pro-independence campaigners from the All Under One Banner group demonstrate outside BBC Scotland's headquarters last November. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Pro-independence campaigners from the All Under One Banner group demonstrate outside BBC Scotland's headquarters last November. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Analysis: Will the BBC’s impartiality crisis cost it dearly in Scotland?

Conor McCarron, star of BBC Scotland's Dog Days, at the premier at Glasgow Film Festival, March 2023. Pic: Amy Muir
Conor McCarron, star of BBC Scotland's Dog Days, at the premier at Glasgow Film Festival, March 2023. Pic: Amy Muir

Neds actor Conor McCarron - from Batgirl to busking for BBC's Dog Days

BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker refused to retract his tweet criticising the UK Government's immigration policies (Picture: Ian Walton/PA)
BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker refused to retract his tweet criticising the UK Government's immigration policies (Picture: Ian Walton/PA)

BBC licence fee lies at heart of Lineker impartiality row – Alastair GJ Stewart

The Wicked UK national tour is set to begin later this year.
The Wicked UK national tour is set to begin later this year.

When does Big Night Of Musicals 2023 air on BBC?

Wild Isles filming locations: BBC confirm wildlife spots seen in David Attenborough’s new series - episode 2
Wild Isles filming locations: BBC confirm wildlife spots seen in David Attenborough’s new series - episode 2

BBC filming locations for episode 2 of Attenborough Wild Isles

Public awaits biggest change to TV licence fee in two decades amid turbulent times for BBC
Public awaits biggest change to TV licence fee in two decades amid turbulent times for BBC

Major change to TV licence fee on the way amid turbulent times for BBC

Comic Relief - Red Nose Day 2023,17-02-2023,Joel Dommett, AJ Odudu, Paddy McGuinness, David Tennant, Zoë Ball,BBC/Comic Relief,Nicky Johnston
Comic Relief - Red Nose Day 2023,17-02-2023,Joel Dommett, AJ Odudu, Paddy McGuinness, David Tennant, Zoë Ball,BBC/Comic Relief,Nicky Johnston

BBC Red Nose Day 2023: Line-up including Love Island & The Traitors

BBC Question Time tonight
BBC Question Time tonight

Who is on BBC Question Time’s panel tonight?

Alison Hammond attends the BAFTA Film Awards 2023 Nominees Party. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)
Alison Hammond attends the BAFTA Film Awards 2023 Nominees Party. (Photo by Lia Toby/Getty Images)

‘New’ Great British Bake Off presenter is ‘great choice’

BBC Question Time is coming from Glasgow tonight
BBC Question Time is coming from Glasgow tonight

Who's on Question Time tonight? Full line-up of panellists in Warrington

Stacey Slater is set for a groundbreaking OnlyFans storyline on BBC EastEnders - Credit: BBC
Stacey Slater is set for a groundbreaking OnlyFans storyline on BBC EastEnders - Credit: BBC

BBC EastEnders character set for OnlyFans storyline to make ends meet

Plans for the world's first octopus farm has sparked concerns from the scientific community
Plans for the world's first octopus farm has sparked concerns from the scientific community

Scientists express concern at world's first octopus farm proposals

GB News Match of the Day episode receives Ofcom complaints

BBC The apprentice - candidates business plans ahead of semi final interviews
BBC The apprentice - candidates business plans ahead of semi final interviews

Who are BBC Apprentice semi-finalists & what are their business plans

Martin McTague, the FSB National Chairman
Martin McTague, the FSB National Chairman

Budget 2023: Muted welcome from business as many measures fail to hit the mark

Red Nose Day is around the corner
Red Nose Day is around the corner

Here’s where you can buy a Red Nose for Red Nose Day 2023

Rise and Fall Channel 4 - how to watch Gregg James game show from the team behind The Traitors
Rise and Fall Channel 4 - how to watch Gregg James game show from the team behind The Traitors

Greg James’ game show Rise and Fall on Channel 4 - how to watch

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA

PMQs: Sunak probed on why he didn't stand up to 'snowflake' MPs over Lineker row

Gary Lineker & Jonathan Gullis clash over new Red Wall ‘Nazis’ jibe

PMQs today: Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will face off
PMQs today: Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer will face off

When is next PMQs? How to watch PMQs today

Tim Davie, the under-fire director general of the BBC (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Tim Davie, the under-fire director general of the BBC (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Lineker migration bill row exposes BBC's farcical attempts to be 'impartial'

Mae Muller has been chosen to represent the UK at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool (Photo: Getty Images For Bauer Media)
Mae Muller has been chosen to represent the UK at Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool (Photo: Getty Images For Bauer Media)

Eurovision 2023: List of singers, songs and participating countries

Data has revealed how many people are being prosecuted each week for failing to pay their BBC TV licence
Data has revealed how many people are being prosecuted each week for failing to pay their BBC TV licence

TV licence row as thousands prosecuted each week for failing to pay

BBC Comedy The Witchfinder reportedly axed after one season

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The then prime minister Boris Johnson (right) at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the Press Office of 10 Downing Street, London,.
The then prime minister Boris Johnson (right) at a leaving gathering in the vestibule of the Press Office of 10 Downing Street, London,.

Five key questions as Boris Johnson prepares to face Privileges Committee

Supporters fly a flag featuring Donald Trump near his Mar-a-Lago home after the former president called on his supporters to protest a possible arrest and indictment. Picture: Getty Images
Supporters fly a flag featuring Donald Trump near his Mar-a-Lago home after the former president called on his supporters to protest a possible arrest and indictment. Picture: Getty Images

Could former US president Donald Trump be arrested this week?

David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.
David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.

MSPs condemn ‘monstrous’ payments to deposit return scheme executives

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