Overview
- Bectu wrote to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and BBC chair Samir Shah urging use of Charter Clause 28 to terminate Robbie Gibb’s appointment.
- The BBC apologized for the edited Panorama clip of President Donald Trump, published a retraction, and said the episode will not be rebroadcast after rejecting compensation demands.
- Nandy said the corporation believes there is no basis for a defamation claim in the US, and the BBC is awaiting a response from Trump’s legal team.
- Parliament has summoned Gibb and Michael Prescott to give evidence to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.
- Reporting indicates changes are being made to the Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee, expected to reduce Gibb’s influence as the broadcaster navigates senior resignations.