The BBC’s United States and North America bureau plays a vital role in bringing global audiences authoritative and timely coverage of American politics, economics, social issues, and cultural developments. From the halls of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., to the financial hubs of New York City, and the cultural landscapes of Los Angeles and beyond, BBC journalists provide context, depth, and clarity on stories that have local, national, and international impact. Their reporting spans presidential elections, policy shifts, economic trends, public health issues, and breaking news events, helping millions of viewers and readers around the world understand how decisions made in the United States resonate globally. This article highlights the top BBC reporters and correspondents focused on North America in 2025 — offering concise bios that showcase the breadth of experience and expertise these journalists bring to their coverage.
Gary O’Donoghue
Chief North America political correspondent covering U.S. politics, elections, and key developments from Washington, D.C.
Nomia Iqbal
BBC North America correspondent reporting on major political and social developments across the United States.
Jane O’Brien
Washington correspondent focusing on U.S. national politics, key policy developments, and the Capitol Hill beat.
Tom Bateman
BBC’s State Department correspondent, reporting on U.S. foreign policy and international relations.
Anthony Zurcher
Senior BBC reporter in Washington, covering U.S. political events, social issues, and global stories impacting America.
John Sudworth
BBC reporter based in Washington, providing coverage of U.S. national news, including Capitol events and breaking stories.
Rowan Bridge
BBC North America correspondent covering major stories from both the U.S. and Canada, including politics and cultural events.
Erin Delmore
BBC’s North America Business Correspondent, reporting on Wall Street, U.S. markets, and corporate developments.
Michelle Fleury
BBC business correspondent in New York, specializing in market analysis, finance, and major economic trends in the U.S.
Ritika Gupta
Business reporter based in New York, covering financial markets and economic policies in the U.S. and North America.
David Willis
BBC correspondent based in Los Angeles, covering both national U.S. stories and West Coast events, including tech and entertainment.
Sophie Long
BBC journalist reporting from Los Angeles, focusing on U.S. politics, culture, and major societal issues on the West Coast.
Peter Bowes
BBC reporter based in Los Angeles, covering major U.S. events with an emphasis on entertainment, culture, and public affairs.
Emma Vardy
Correspondent in Los Angeles, focusing on national news and U.S. politics, especially breaking stories across the country.
Tom Brook
BBC’s entertainment correspondent in New York, providing in-depth coverage of U.S. pop culture, film, and entertainment industry events.
Katty Kay
BBC Special Correspondent in Washington, D.C., known for reporting on U.S. political events, elections, and socio-economic trends.
Larry Madowo
North America correspondent for BBC News, covering U.S. politics, social movements, and major cultural events.
Sarah Smith
North America editor for BBC News, overseeing U.S. and Canada coverage, including major political events and breaking stories.
Caitriona Perry
Co-presenter of BBC World News America, covering political and social developments across the U.S. and North America.
Sumi Somaskanda
Chief presenter for BBC World News in Washington, providing reports on U.S. domestic affairs, politics, and international issues.
Adam Levy
Senior BBC executive and producer based in Washington, overseeing U.S. news coverage across platforms.
Carl Nasman
Senior reporter based in Washington for BBC, covering political events, breaking stories, and major U.S. policy shifts.
Helena Humphrey
BBC Washington correspondent, specializing in U.S. political reporting and breaking news coverage.
David Shukman
Former BBC Science editor, often contributing to U.S. stories involving climate change and scientific developments.
Mark Lowen
Correspondent based in New York, covering U.S. political developments, cultural stories, and international news relevant to America.
Dan Johnson
BBC reporter with a focus on U.S. crime and justice stories, providing in-depth reports on legal issues and major cases.
Maxine Mawhinney
BBC correspondent who reports on global affairs with a special focus on U.S. politics and breaking news from North America.
David McAllister
North American correspondent for BBC News, covering U.S. and Canadian politics, economic issues, and social developments.
Maggie Simpson
BBC correspondent focusing on global health stories, including U.S. public health issues and healthcare debates.
Chris Packham
BBC presenter and environmental journalist reporting from the U.S. on conservation, climate issues, and wildlife protection.
Ben Thompson
Former North America Business Correspondent with expertise in U.S. economy, stock markets, and political developments.
James Cook
BBC reporter based in the U.S., covering major political events and providing live reports on national breaking news.
Raza Iqbal
BBC journalist with a focus on U.S. social justice movements, political unrest, and cultural issues affecting American society.
Jill McGivering
Correspondent with a special focus on U.S. foreign policy, reporting on America’s relations with global powers.
Mark Mardell
Former BBC North America editor, reporting on U.S. political affairs and offering in-depth analysis of elections and global relations.
Clare Balding
BBC sports correspondent known for covering major sports events in the U.S., including the Olympics and major leagues.
Tom Bateman
BBC reporter in Washington, specializing in U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic stories impacting the U.S. and international relations.
Jeremy Bowen
BBC Middle East editor, occasionally reporting on U.S. foreign affairs, especially regarding conflicts in the region.
Rachel Schofield
BBC reporter based in New York, covering international stories with a special focus on U.S. relations with Europe.
David Cowan
Senior reporter for BBC covering U.S. political and economic stories, with an emphasis on policy changes and government affairs.
Mark Cummings
BBC reporter based in Washington, reporting on major legal and social issues in the U.S. and their impact on global audiences.
Anna Foster
BBC journalist known for covering U.S. politics and social movements, with frequent reporting from Washington D.C.
David Willis
Correspondent in Washington, D.C., covering major breaking news stories, U.S. politics, and international diplomatic relations.
Ben Geoghegan
BBC correspondent focusing on U.S. social issues and breaking national news stories, with a special focus on politics and law.
Lucy Williamson
BBC correspondent known for her U.S. election coverage, as well as breaking political stories from Washington.
Nick Beake
BBC reporter with extensive coverage of U.S. political events, cultural stories, and major domestic affairs.
Cathy Newman
BBC journalist reporting on U.S. social issues and cultural trends, with a focus on U.S. immigration and political topics.
Jonathan Beale
BBC correspondent covering major U.S. legal issues and high-profile cases, including the judicial system’s effects on national policy.
Tim Willcox
BBC anchor who provides live coverage of U.S. and international events, focusing on breaking stories and U.S. foreign policy.
Emma Barnett
BBC journalist known for covering U.S. political debates and cultural developments, with a focus on gender equality.
Mark Urban
BBC Diplomatic Editor who covers major U.S. international affairs and foreign policy developments.
Ben Brown
BBC reporter with extensive experience in U.S. political coverage, particularly in Washington D.C.
David Dimbleby
Veteran BBC broadcaster, known for his coverage of U.S. presidential elections and major international events.
Joanna Gosling
BBC news anchor reporting from Washington D.C., covering major political and social issues affecting the U.S.
Philippa Thomas
BBC correspondent who focuses on U.S. foreign policy and political movements that influence global relations.
Christian Fraser
BBC journalist who covers U.S. domestic politics, major public policy debates, and social justice issues.
Hannah Vaughan-Jones
BBC reporter based in New York, known for her coverage of U.S. political affairs and business developments.
Shane O’Donoghue
BBC journalist who reports on U.S. economic affairs and provides insights into financial news coming from the U.S.
Victoria Derbyshire
BBC presenter who covers major U.S. social issues and stories related to health, education, and public policy.
Andrew Marr
BBC political commentator who provides coverage of U.S. elections, major policy decisions, and political shifts.
Sarah Montague
Former Today programme co-presenter on BBC Radio 4, frequently covering major stories related to U.S. politics and policy.
Maggie Shapley
BBC reporter known for in-depth coverage of U.S. immigration issues and breaking news on U.S. domestic policies.
Tom Donnelly
BBC correspondent specializing in U.S. diplomatic relations, major international summits, and political discussions.
Rishi Persad
BBC reporter who focuses on U.S. sports, particularly major leagues and international sports diplomacy involving the U.S.
David McAllister
BBC reporter based in Washington D.C. covering economic issues, banking, and financial market developments in the U.S.
Lauren Laverne
BBC presenter who focuses on U.S. cultural trends, entertainment, and stories that affect American society.
Alan Little
BBC journalist with expertise in U.S. political analysis, particularly in regards to foreign relations and global security.
Sally Chidzoy
BBC reporter who covers key U.S. events, with an emphasis on legal reforms and social justice movements in the U.S.
Andrew Neil
BBC political commentator and interviewer known for providing sharp analysis on U.S. political affairs.
Catherine Shaffer
BBC journalist with a focus on U.S. economic trends and the broader impact of American policies on the global economy.
Ali May
BBC correspondent in New York, reporting on major U.S. news stories, social issues, and cultural events.
Claudia Lacy
BBC journalist who reports on U.S. domestic issues, particularly social movements and shifts in U.S. public policy.
Kirsty Lang
BBC correspondent with a focus on U.S. cultural, arts, and entertainment coverage, particularly in New York and Los Angeles.
Jeremy Vine
BBC journalist and radio host known for his political coverage, frequently reporting on U.S. election campaigns and their global impact.
Emma Brockes
BBC correspondent based in the U.S., providing coverage on human rights issues and cultural stories.
Ed Thomas
BBC reporter who covers legal and political stories in the U.S., with an emphasis on the justice system and its reforms.
Maxine Mawhinney
BBC journalist with extensive experience in covering U.S. political elections and significant social policy shifts.
Martine Croxall
BBC journalist with a focus on U.S. affairs, providing detailed coverage of U.S. politics, social unrest, and breaking news.
John Simpson
BBC’s veteran foreign affairs correspondent, covering U.S. foreign policy and international relations from Washington.
Angus Crawford
BBC journalist who covers U.S. military affairs, defense, and the country’s involvement in international conflicts.
Mark Cummings
BBC reporter based in Washington D.C., reporting on U.S. foreign policy and international trade negotiations.
Sally Nugent
BBC Breakfast co-presenter with frequent coverage of U.S. economic developments and global issues impacting American society.
Fergus Walsh
BBC reporter known for his coverage of U.S. health policies, medical research, and the country’s health system.
Nina Nannar
BBC reporter who frequently covers U.S. entertainment and culture, with a focus on global trends in film and television.
Ben Geoghegan
BBC reporter covering U.S. political movements, breaking legal news, and social unrest across the U.S.
Rajini Vaidyanathan
BBC journalist specializing in U.S. domestic issues, particularly immigration and civil rights movements in the U.S.
Caitriona Perry
BBC co-presenter of BBC World News America, with a focus on U.S. political affairs, elections, and major public policy shifts.
Gary O’Rourke
BBC correspondent who covers U.S. domestic affairs, including economic policies and breaking political events in Washington.
Chris Mason
BBC political correspondent, known for his insightful analysis of U.S. political developments, especially in Washington.
Fergal Keane
BBC correspondent who frequently reports from the U.S., covering issues related to violence, crime, and law enforcement.
Katie Razzall
BBC reporter who focuses on U.S. social justice movements, political reform, and civil rights issues.
Mark Thompson
BBC journalist with a focus on global trade and U.S. foreign economic policy, particularly with emerging economies.
Hannah Vaughan-Jones
BBC reporter and co-presenter covering major news stories and political developments from the U.S. and Europe.
Kate Silverton
BBC correspondent who reports on U.S. financial policies, the tech industry, and economic trends across the country.
David Bond
BBC correspondent covering U.S. sports and their international impact, particularly focusing on the NFL and NBA.
Philippa Thomas
BBC correspondent with expertise in covering U.S. political movements, including presidential elections and policy debates.
Christian Fraser
BBC journalist based in the U.S. who focuses on major political events, government affairs, and policy changes.
Fiona Bruce
BBC presenter with coverage of U.S. public affairs, major news stories, and live coverage of U.S. presidential debates.
Chris Wiggins
BBC correspondent covering major U.S. political and social movements, focusing on domestic U.S. issues and international relationships.
Laura Trevelyan
BBC journalist with a focus on U.S. political and civil rights issues, frequently reporting on key legal reforms in America.
Justin Webb
BBC Radio 4’s Today presenter who provides in-depth coverage of U.S. politics and major global developments.
Sally Nugent
BBC Breakfast presenter who regularly reports on U.S. news, especially on major political stories and elections.
Shaminder Nahal
BBC correspondent covering U.S. international relations and significant diplomatic events.
Matt Frei
BBC’s U.S. correspondent who anchors BBC World News America and covers major political events, cultural shifts, and global policy changes.
Jeremy Vine
BBC presenter and journalist known for his analysis of U.S. political events and societal shifts impacting global audiences.
Neil Nunes
BBC reporter who focuses on social issues in the U.S. and cultural events across the country.
Mark Lowen
BBC correspondent who reports on political and cultural developments from the U.S., particularly in the context of U.S.-Europe relations.
Chris Lynam
BBC correspondent who covers major U.S. legal stories, especially political scandals and criminal cases that impact U.S. society.
Julian Worricker
BBC journalist providing coverage of U.S. policy developments and international relations.
David Ford
BBC correspondent based in Washington D.C., known for reporting on U.S. national security and defense policy.
Nadine Yousif
BBC reporter who focuses on U.S. human rights issues, particularly in relation to minority groups and social movements.
Tamsin Edwards
BBC correspondent who covers U.S. environmental policy, climate change legislation, and global environmental diplomacy led by the U.S.
Emma Barnett
BBC Radio 5 Live presenter known for her coverage of U.S. political debates and social issues, particularly women’s rights.
Lucy Hockings
BBC World News presenter who covers breaking stories in the U.S., especially those related to national security and political unrest.
Rachel Schofield
BBC correspondent who reports from the U.S. on social issues, cultural changes, and political reform movements.
Deborah Haynes
BBC correspondent who covers military affairs, particularly U.S. defense policy and military interventions abroad.
Caroline Hawley
BBC journalist reporting from the U.S. with a focus on diplomatic relations and foreign policy.
Jon Sopel
BBC presenter and former North America editor, known for his insightful coverage of U.S. politics and cultural affairs.
Paul Adams
BBC correspondent who reports on international politics and major diplomatic events from the U.S., especially related to U.S. foreign policy.
Caroline Quinn
BBC reporter who covers U.S. electoral politics and breaking news surrounding presidential campaigns.
George Thompson
BBC reporter with a focus on U.S. economic policies, financial markets, and trade relations with global partners.
Michelle Hussain
BBC journalist who covers cultural trends and social movements in the U.S., with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
Tim Franks
BBC reporter specializing in U.S. political reporting, particularly presidential affairs and key political debates.
Emma McCune
BBC correspondent based in Washington, focusing on policy debates and the social impact of U.S. legislative changes.
Michael Younger
BBC reporter who specializes in reporting on the U.S. media landscape, covering news outlets, policy reforms, and media ethics.
Kate Silverton
BBC journalist who covers U.S. breaking news, political shifts, and ongoing national debates on gun control and human rights.
John Simkin
BBC correspondent covering U.S. history and civil rights, often reporting on key anniversaries of landmark U.S. events.
Sarah Mulley
BBC reporter who covers legal and judicial developments in the U.S., particularly those related to the Supreme Court.
Sophie Long
BBC correspondent in Washington, reporting on social issues and cultural stories that influence U.S. society.
Philippa Thomas
BBC reporter who covers U.S. immigration policies and their global implications, including border security and refugee movements.
Martha Kearney
BBC journalist known for her political reporting from Washington, covering the U.S. Congress and major public policies.
Madhvi Pavecha
BBC correspondent who focuses on U.S. race relations, social justice movements, and their impact on national policy.
Anna Foster
BBC journalist who reports on U.S. political developments and breaking news, particularly surrounding presidential campaigns and political unrest.
Simon Hall
BBC correspondent in New York who specializes in financial and business reporting, with a focus on Wall Street and global markets.
Sarah Montague
BBC journalist known for her coverage of U.S. politics, elections, and social issues related to race and justice.
Vikram Dodd
BBC correspondent who reports on U.S. criminal justice reform and high-profile criminal trials.
Rachel Flint
BBC reporter focusing on U.S. political movements and coverage of key events like the inauguration and major U.S. legislative decisions.
Adrian Goldberg
BBC journalist who provides in-depth analysis of U.S. domestic policy and its impact on the wider world.
Tracy-Ann Oberman
BBC correspondent with a focus on reporting U.S. civil rights movements and social justice campaigns.
Tom Heap
BBC journalist covering environmental issues in the U.S., including reports on pollution, climate change, and sustainable development.
Will Bain
BBC correspondent who covers business and economic news in the U.S., focusing on Wall Street and the global financial system.
Susan Athey
BBC correspondent specializing in U.S. economic policy, including corporate regulation, banking reforms, and global trade relations.
Kirsty Young
BBC journalist with expertise in U.S. military affairs, reporting on defense policy and strategic shifts in U.S. foreign relations.
Shola Lee
BBC correspondent based in Washington, focusing on African American culture, racial justice movements, and related policy issues in the U.S.
Adam Parsons
BBC journalist known for covering breaking news, particularly political scandals, and legal cases affecting U.S. society.
Ruth Barnett
BBC reporter who focuses on U.S. policy regarding healthcare, public services, and welfare systems.
Hannah Thomas
BBC correspondent in Washington, known for her coverage of U.S. educational reforms, immigration policies, and social justice.
Tom Bateman
Senior BBC reporter specializing in foreign policy and diplomatic affairs, particularly in relation to U.S.-Europe relations.
Peter Kessler
BBC reporter covering international relations and diplomatic issues from a U.S. perspective, especially the U.S.-Latin American relations.
Eleanor Garnier
BBC correspondent covering U.S. politics, breaking news, and social policy, with a particular focus on women’s rights and labor laws.
Merlyn Thomas
BBC North America correspondent based in Washington, D.C., reporting on U.S. political and social affairs.
Sophie Long
West Coast correspondent for BBC News, covering U.S. news from Los Angeles and surrounding states.
Peter Bowes
Los Angeles‑based freelance BBC correspondent reporting on U.S. cultural, social, and political stories.
Michelle Fleury
BBC Business Correspondent in New York covering U.S. markets, finance, and economic trends.
Erin Delmore
BBC North America Business Correspondent reporting on Wall Street, business news, and economic policy.
Ritika Gupta
New York BBC Business Correspondent covering financial developments and U.S. corporate news.
Caitríona Perry
Presenter of BBC World News America, focusing on U.S. political developments and major national events.
Sumi Somaskanda
Chief presenter based in Washington, anchoring U.S. news segments and reporting on American policy.
Adam Levy
Senior BBC newsroom executive and producer in Washington helping shape U.S. news coverage.
Carl Nasman
Senior BBC reporter in Washington covering political events, climate, and breaking U.S. news.
Helena Humphrey
BBC correspondent in Washington reporting on U.S. national and international stories.
James Gordon
BBC broadcast journalist and presenter covering U.S. news, especially from New York.
Katty Kay
Veteran U.S. special correspondent contributing to BBC documentaries, podcasts, and long‑form reporting from America.
Gary O’Donoghue
Chief North America political correspondent for the BBC based in Washington, covering U.S. federal politics.
Nomia Iqbal
North America Correspondent for BBC News based in Washington, reporting political and social developments.
Rowan Bridge
BBC North America correspondent covering news across the U.S. and Canada.
Anthony Zurcher
Senior North America reporter with the BBC based in Washington reporting on US and Canadian politics.
David Willis
BBC correspondent alternating between Los Angeles and Washington reporting on broad U.S. issues.
Tom Bateman
BBC State Department correspondent covering U.S. foreign policy from Washington.
Larry Madowo
BBC North America correspondent contributing reports from across the United States.
Conclusion
The BBC’s presence across the United States and North America reflects its commitment to comprehensive, fact‑based journalism. Whether covering political upheavals in Washington, economic fluctuations on Wall Street, cultural stories in Los Angeles, or national issues that shape society, these journalists provide essential reporting that informs global audiences. Their work illustrates the BBC’s dedication to connecting viewers and readers with reliable, insightful news from one of the world’s most influential regions.
