BBC

British

abbreviation

British Broadcasting Corporation

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But the BBC News investigation reveals the process is being systematically exploited by legal advisers extracting fees from migrants who want to stay in the country.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The Duke's wife, Meghan, was not at the event and has no scheduled public appearances on Wednesday - with a spokesperson for the Sussexes not responding to a BBC query about her plans.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

She first spoke to BBC News in 2022, when a women's health strategy for England was published by the Conservative government.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

But the hairdresser in Liverpool told the BBC there came a point when the roles had to be reversed - the customers in her salon had to instead listen to her problems.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Soon an English-accented voice of a BBC reporter filtered through the room.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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