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Alex Ritson
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Reporter and Presenter, BBC
London
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Serach Engine Optimisation and Google
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By Alex Ritson Verified| Press Gazette Verified Diabetic BBC World Service journalist Alex Ritson explains how a hypoglycemic attack left him dazed and confused while reading the news live on the radio. To hear the incident, from which he recovered fully and made it back on-air the same morning, listen to the audio below (warning: some listeners may find this distressing).
By Alex Ritson Verified| BBC Verified Shares in US banks have surged since Donald Trump won the US election. It is in expectation of the president-elect's proposed bonfire of what he believes are rules and regulations that hamper business. But in banking, many of those rules were put in place after the last financial crisis in the hope of preventing a future meltdown. Now Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is proposing an alternative that may be more in line with Donald Trump's way of thinking.
By Alex Ritson Verified| Press Gazette Verified Diabetic BBC World Service journalist Alex Ritson explains how a hypoglycemic attack left him dazed and confused while reading the news live on the radio. To hear the incident, from which he recovered fully and made it back on-air the same morning, listen to the audio below (warning: some listeners may find this distressing).
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BBC
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
London, England, United Kingdom
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Founded: 1922