And we'll keep you signed in. On the impact the Lineker row could have on the BBC's ability to attract famous contributors, she says if the planned review decides freelancers outside of news and current affairs must remain impartial, it will cause significant problems for the corporation. They also include the following: If your work requires you to maintain your impartiality, don’t express a personal opinion on matters of public policy, politics, or ‘controversial subjects’ (as defined by Ofcom) Before this latest row, guidelines for social media use had been tightened to acknowledge there are individuals who are not journalists or involved in factual programming who have an "additional responsibility" to the BBC because of their profile