Overview

• The corporation launched an internal review into BBC Breakfast following multiple bullying and misconduct complaints from production and on-air staff.
• Editor Richard Frediani stepped back on extended leave after allegations that he shook a colleague and created an intimidating atmosphere.
• Host Naga Munchetty has been accused of bullying a junior team member and of making a crude sex-related comment during an off-air break.
• Insiders warn of a ‘boys club’ culture and double standards in how complaints are handled, with some employees feeling favoured while others are sidelined.
• Munchetty held exploratory talks with Sky News and LBC about leaving the BBC, but industry sources say those negotiations have since stalled.