BBC sued for £1.2 million over ANOTHER Panorama episode amid Donald Trump lawsuit
Evri sues the BBC for £1.2 million, claiming a Panorama episode caused serious financial loss and reputational harm.Summary
Evri, a parcel‑delivery company that handles around 900 million parcels a year, has filed a libel claim against the BBC, seeking £1.2 million in damages. The lawsuit stems from a 15‑minute segment of the 30‑minute Panorama episode "Evri: Where's My Parcel" that aired in December, which the company alleges falsely accused it of deploying exploitative business practices and misleading Parliament about courier wages. Evri’s lawyers argue the broadcast caused the loss of prospective contracts worth roughly £1.16 million pre‑tax, as well as additional financial losses from the need to explain the allegations to customers. The BBC has not yet responded to the claim. The case follows a broader context of defamation disputes involving the corporation, including a lawsuit filed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The Panorama episode remains available on BBC iPlayer, summarised as an undercover investigation into the pressures faced by delivery workers and unhappy customers. Evri maintains it offers a fast, reliable, and cost‑effective service and denies the allegations presented in the documentary.
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