BBC has confirmed that Gary Lineker will return as the presenter of their flagship show 'Match of the Day'. This has ended a stand-off between BBC and Gary Lineker who was suspended for criticising UK government's asylum policy on his Twitter handle. BBC Director General Tim Davie lauded Gary Lineker calling him a valued part of the organisation and also …
Tim Davie, director general of the BBC, said he will not resign amid criticism over the removal of Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host for criticising the Rishi Sunak-led UK government over its plans to stop migrants crossing the Channel on small boats. A Manchester City fan holds a banner reading "Gary Lineker for Prime Minister" ahead of …
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says a row between the BBC and football presenter Gary Lineker over his criticism of the government's migration policy is a matter for the broadcaster, as the dispute threatens to trigger a crisis at the corporation. Key points: BBC presenters refused to work in solidarity with Gary Lineker on Saturday The opposition party says the …
The British Broadcasting Corporation is again facing tough questions across the world after it suspended one of its top-rated and much-appreciated sports show presenters for expressing disagreement with the government's policy on new asylum policy. The major development came hours after soccer host Gary Lineker criticised the UK government's latest "contentious" laws on asylum seekers from his social media account. …
