The Latest Breaking News from Samir Shah

BBC chairman’s apology letter over Trump speech edit, in full

Samir Shah acknowledged more than 500 complaints in the letter

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

Trump threatens legal action against BBC over Panorama speech edit

The BBC has said it will ‘respond directly in due course’.

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025

BBC chairman Samir Shah's apology letter in full after Trump Panorama speech editing storm

The apology follows the resignation of two of the corporation's most senior figures, chief executive of BBC News Deborah Turness and director-general Tim Davie

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025

Donald Trump threatens BBC with $1bn lawsuit as chair says speech edit was ‘error of judgment’ – as it happened

BBC chair Samir Shah apologises for way in which speech from US president was edited after corporation’s two most senior executives resign

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025

Trump 'corrupt' attack on BBC slapped down by No10 as 'fake news' crisis grows after Tim Davie quit

BBC chairman Samir Shah is expected to apologise for the way a speech by Donald Trump was edited for Panorama

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025

BBC chairman expected to apologise for Trump speech edit after Davie resignation

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said she was ‘confident’ BBC bosses would treat allegations of bias seriously.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

Why have Tim Davie and Deborah Turness resigned from the BBC?

Davie stepped down following intense pressure after a series of scandals

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

How will the new BBC director-general be chosen?

Tim Davie’s successor will be appointed by the BBC Board which ensures the corporation delivers its mission and public purposes.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025

Here’s how the BBC’s new director-general will be chosen

Tim Davie announced he will step down as director-general of the BBC after five years in the role

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in

The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold, says Jane Martinson, professor of financial journalism

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025