Departing BBC chief Tim Davie admitted costly mistakes and warned of the weaponisation of criticism, urging staff to defend impartial journalism. The broadcaster also faces a $1bn legal threat from Donald Trump over Panorama’s editing of his 6 January 2021 speech.

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.