Arabic version: سكوت ميلز يُفصل من بي بي سي بعد مزاعم سلوك

Scott Mills, a former presenter of BBC Radio 2, has been sacked following allegations regarding his personal conduct. According to BBC News, Mills was reportedly blindsided by the decision, which took effect last Tuesday.

The Mirror, which was the first to report on Mills’ departure, stated that it was related to a historical allegation. While the BBC has not provided specific details about the circumstances of his dismissal, they confirmed that Mills is no longer contracted to work with them.

Mills’ sacking has caused shock among his colleagues at Radio 2, with several newspapers describing the situation as a crisis for the BBC. The Sun featured a smiling photo of Mills, while the Daily Mail echoed sentiments of disbelief among his peers.

In other news, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to resident doctors planning to strike next week. He has urged them to reconsider their actions, stating that he will withdraw an offer for 4,000 new specialty training posts if the strike proceeds. Rising energy costs and their implications for the public are also prominent in recent headlines.