Tim Davie is under mounting pressure to remove those deemed responsible for broadcasting an objectionable chant at a high-profile festival, or else risk demands for his own resignation.

Following coverage of a shocking anti-Israel outburst at a music festival, the PM condemned what was described as “appalling hate speech,” while MPs and Jewish groups demanded a full explanation from the broadcaster.

Britain is expected to swelter in temperatures reaching up to 36C, as a so-called “heat dome” grips parts of Europe and prompts warnings of possible disruption to travel and everyday activities.

Dame Esther Rantzen’s daughter firmly dismissed unfounded rumours about her mother’s condition, citing a recent family celebration to underscore her mother’s continued vitality.