BBC director general Tim Davie and News chief Deborah Turness have resigned following controversy over the editing of a documentary about Donald Trump. Their departures come as BBC chairman Samir Shah prepares to apologise to a parliamentary committee for the way the documentary was handled. The resignations follow mounting criticism of the broadcaster, including concerns raised in a leaked memo about editorial standards and impartiality, as well as recent complaints upheld regarding coverage of trans issues and other editorial missteps. The BBC has also faced scrutiny over its handling of sensitive topics, such as its coverage of Gaza and a Glastonbury broadcast, prompting calls for greater accountability and transparency.