Tim Davie resigned as BBC director-general, and head of news Deborah Turness also quit, after criticism of coverage and a misleading edit of a speech by President Trump. The BBC apologised, ordered an independent review, and begun the process to appoint successors.

Rachel Reeves plans to curb tax advantages of salary sacrifice pension contributions in the budget, aiming to raise about £2bn. The change would reduce NI perks for staff and employers, trimming take-home pay and pension growth, while keeping the 25% tax‑free lump sum.

Rachel Reeves has asked the OBR to model income tax rises to help repair the public finances ahead of her fiscal plan. Options include adjustments to rates and thresholds. The Bank of England says uncertainty over possible rises is already weighing on growth.

Ministers face scrutiny after an individual accused of misconduct, a foreign national due for removal, was mistakenly released and spent six days in the community before the error was found. The justice secretary gave incorrect details in Parliament, while David Lammy did not deliver a prepared statement.