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flag BBC chief warns of eroding trust, calls for transparency in 2027 charter renewal.

flag Tim Davie, the BBC’s outgoing director-general, has warned that public trust in institutions is in crisis, calling the current era one of "weaponisation" where criticism is used to attack rather than debate. flag Speaking ahead of his April departure, he acknowledged serious BBC errors, including a racial slur during Bafta coverage and controversial editing of a Donald Trump speech, stressing the need for accountability and public value. flag He urged a transparent charter renewal process in 2027 to ensure the BBC remains accountable, relevant, and trusted by all households.

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