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Evri Sues BBC for £1.2 m Libel Over Courier Claims

7/6/2026

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  • Evri filed a High Court libel claim against the BBC over a December 2025 Panorama documentary, seeking £1.2 million.
  • The company says the programme falsely accused it of exploitative practices and paying couriers below the national minimum wage, threatening recruitment.
  • Evri estimates the broadcast caused £1.1 million in lost contracts and £32,843 in costs.
  • The BBC has not yet filed a defence.
  • The documentary remains on iPlayer with a notice of Evri’s libel claim.