The BBC Director-General resigned after controversy over airing a Trump clip. The corporation has ordered an internal review of editorial standards as the board seeks an interim successor, aiming to rebuild confidence in oversight and impartiality.

The new NMC chair, Paul Rees, apologised for serious failings, admitting the regulator handled cases ‘completely wrong’. He pledged a root-and-branch overhaul to end a toxic culture, improve investigations, and tighten safeguards for patients and the NHS workforce.

Ministers plan to trim £150m from the UK’s Global Fund pledge for HIV, TB and malaria, committing £850m over three years, 15% less than 2022. Critics, including Andrew Mitchell, warn up to 250,000 lives are at risk, while No 10 cites fiscal pressure and a shift towards defence.

Rachel Reeves signalled Budget income tax rises to tackle a public‑finances shortfall, saying everyone must contribute, even if it means breaking Labour’s pledge. A think tank warned a 2p rise may not suffice. The pound slipped to a six‑month low as the opposition attacked the plan.