BBC

🇬🇧 BBC

UK Media TV/Radio/Website 🔓 Free Access www.bbc.com/news Est. 1922

Trust Score

89

High Credibility

Quick Summary

Political Lean

Least Biased (slight right lean recently)

AllSides: Center

Factual Reporting

Mostly Factual

NewsGuard: 100/100

Ownership

British Broadcasting Corporation

Parent: UK Government (Royal Charter)

Funding Model

TV License Fee (UK), Advertising (international)

Rating Breakdown

Factual Accuracy 76/100

How often does the source report verifiable facts correctly?

Source Attribution 95/100

Are claims backed by identifiable, verifiable sources?

Editorial Standards 90/100

Does the source have and follow clear editorial guidelines?

Correction Policy 88/100

How transparently and promptly are errors corrected?

Bias & Balance 95/100

Are multiple perspectives fairly represented?

Ownership Transparency 92/100

Is ownership and funding clearly disclosed?

Headline Accuracy 80/100

Do headlines accurately reflect article content?

News vs Opinion 96/100

Is there clear separation between news and opinion?

Track Record 95/100

What is the source's historical credibility?

Deceptive Practices 78/100

Does the source avoid manipulative tactics?

Notable Controversies & Events

  • Trump lawsuit threat ($1-5B)
  • Trans coverage criticism (70% hostile rating)
  • Selective editing accusations