BBC's reputation tarnishing by corruption, scandals

The British Broadcasting Corporation, or the BBC, is the largest television network in the world. It has a massive outreach both within the UK and the rest of the world. It has built its reputation as a reliable service and it's often the most popular source for news for many people. But its success has been overshadowed by a series of controversial events and decisions by the BBC management seen as too close to the British government. Firstly, the BBC is funded by the government through the British taxpayer. The BBC World Service is funded by the British Foreign Office. The Chief executive of the BBC, or Director-General, is responsible for managing its services. The Director-General is elected by a governing body, called the BBC Trust, who is directly appointed by the Queen on the advice of government ministers.