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<p>The government meets with the BBC on regular occasions to discuss a wide range
of issues. When speaking to Tim Davie to congratulate him on his appointment as the
new Director General of the BBC, the Secretary of State welcomed Tim Davie’s commitment
to impartiality at the BBC. In an age of fake news and self reinforcing algorithms,
the need for genuine impartiality is greater than ever.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>In
April the BBC announced a wide-ranging package of measures to help keep the nation
informed, educated, and entertained through these unprecedented times. These new measures
included daily and weekly coronavirus updates, supplied across television, radio and
online platforms.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The BBC is operationally and editorially
independent of government, and it is for the BBC Board to ensure that all of the BBC’s
output meets the highest standards the public expects. Ofcom is the independent regulator
of the BBC, and is responsible for holding the BBC to account in this regard.</p><p>
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