BBC faces major overhaul, but its worst fears not realised

Unveiling its once-in-a-decade review, the government said a new governing body would be created to oversee the BBC, and the salaries of its best-paid employees would be made public to improve transparency and address concerns that Britain's biggest player in TV, radio and online news stifles rivals. It is our overriding aim to ensure that the BBC continues to thrive in a media landscape that has changed beyond recognition since the last charter review 10 years ago," Culture Secretary John Whitt