BBC criticised over £24m Salford relocation bill
The National Audit Office has criticised the BBC for failing to fully document relocation allowances for staff in its move to Salford.
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Residents stage protest against BBC's 'People Like Us'
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'People like us' protest
People who live in Harpurhey in Manchester protested outside the BBC in Salford this morning, angry at the way a programme has portrayed their community.
'People like us' is a reality TV show about the city district which campaigners say it is offensive and laden with stereotypes.
A BBC spokesman said: “We are listening to the range of feedback from the local area and contributors, many of whom have been positive.
"People Like Us" takes a warm and at times unflinching look at the reality of life for young people in Harpurhey and follows a range of contributors as they tell their own stories in their own words through both good times and bad.
"The series does not focus on negative stereotypes, indeed many of those featured are resilient, resourceful and ambitious young people with positive stories to tell – from running their own businesses to planning their future careers – and they do so with captivating wit and enthusiasm."
BBC sorry for 'disruption to services'
The BBC has apologised to audiences after TV and radio schedules were hit by a journalists' strike today:
– BBC spokespersonWe are disappointed that the NUJ has gone ahead with today's strike and apologise to our audience for the disruption to services.
Unfortunately industrial action does not alter the fact that the BBC has significant savings targets and as a consequence may have to make a number of compulsory redundancies.
Programmes including the flagship Today on Radio 4 and BBC One's Breakfast did not air as scheduled this morning.
BBC's move to Salford will be audited
The National Audit Office (NAO) will carry out a value-for-money review of the BBC's move to Media City in Salford later this year.
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