Tim Davie will resign as BBC director-general after the broadcaster aired a doctored clip of a speech by President Trump, prompting accusations of bias. His departure follows intense scrutiny of editorial standards and governance at the corporation.

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.