Business · 5 July 2026

Evri seeks £1.2m from BBC in court

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People using parcel services can still watch the programme while the legal case continues. Evri has started a libel claim against the BBC, saying a December Panorama broadcast wrongly suggested it treated couriers unfairly and misled Parliament, causing financial harm. BBC iPlayer now carries a note about the claim, and the BBC hasn't commented on the case.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 July 2026 at 17:13

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