Overview
- Trump told Fox News he feels "obligated" to sue and has given the BBC until Friday to apologise and propose a settlement before filing in Florida.
- A letter from lawyer Alejandro Brito demands a full retraction, a public apology and compensation, warning of a $1bn damages claim.
- BBC chair Samir Shah apologised to Parliament for an "error of judgment" after Panorama spliced parts of Trump's 2021 speech, and the broadcaster has acknowledged a misleading impression.
- Media lawyers say a UK defamation claim is out of time and a US case faces obstacles over publication in America, proof of serious harm and the actual‑malice standard.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy defended the BBC’s integrity and said a charter and funding review will begin shortly, as calls to remove board member Robbie Gibb drew a reminder of strict dismissal thresholds.