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BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as new director of news

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What happened

Jupp is a former deputy editor of BBC Two's Newsnight and has also served as Panorama's editor.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Culture and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:05:13 UTC.

Why it matters

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Coverage timeline

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  1. BBC appoints Rachel Jupp as new director of news

  2. BBC Names Ex-‘Panorama’ Editor Rachel Jupp As Director Of News

  3. Rachel Jupp is a bold choice for BBC News chief, says Katie Razzall

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