Overview
- Trump said he plans to file a $1 billion to $5 billion suit as early as next week and indicated he would raise the matter with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- The BBC apologized for splicing lines from Trump’s January 6 speech, posted a retraction, and confirmed the programme will not be rebroadcast.
- Director-general Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness resigned following the fallout from the Panorama edit.
- The broadcaster reports no further contact from Trump’s lawyers and maintains there is no basis for a defamation claim.
- Senior political figures, including Lord Tony Hall and Sir John Whittingdale, urged the BBC not to use licence-fee funds for any settlement or legal costs, with others echoing concerns about public money.