The Radio 2 star had his contract terminated at the weekend, with the corporation initially saying he was dismissed due to claims over his "personal conduct". On Tuesday, it emerged Mills was investigated over allegations of "serious sexual offences" against a boy who was aged under 16. The BBC has now issued a statement after the Telegraph reported the broadcaster knew of separate allegations against Mills almost a year ago but failed to investigate. According to the newspaper, a freelance journalist contacted the BBC in May 2025 to say she had received information about alleged "inappropriate communications" involving Mills and asked whether the broadcaster was "ever aware of or involved in any related matters". The BBC was also asked by the journalist whether it had ever received any "formal or informal complaints" about Mills "relating to safeguarding, inappropriate conduct or harassment" and whether it had ever conducted an internal investigation into him, The Telegraph said. It added that she did not receive a response. In a statement to Sky News, the BBC said: "We received a press query in 2025 which included limited information. This should have been followed up and we should have asked further questions. We apologise for this and will look into why this did not happen. "More broadly, we would always urge anyone who has concerns or information to raise it with us." The Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday it had launched an investigation in December 2016 "following a referral from another police force" relating to "allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy". The alleged offences are said to have taken place between 1997 and 2000. "As part of these inquiries, a man who was in his 40s at the time of the interview was questioned by police under caution in July 2018," the Met added. It said the Crown Prosecution Service ultimately decided "the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges" and the case was closed in May 2019. The charity Neuroblastoma UK said it had cut ties with Mills and that he was no longer a patron for the organisation. Mills, who has not yet commented on his sacking, was taken off air by the BBC last Tuesday. The 53-year-old signed off that show saying "back tomorrow" - but Gary Davies presented Wednesday's show. Mills took over from Zoe Ball on Radio 2's breakfast show in 2025 after a long career at the BBC and regional radio. He was paid between £355,000 and £359,999.

The Radio 2 star had his contract terminated at the weekend, with the corporation initially saying he was dismissed due to claims over his "personal conduct". On Tuesday, it emerged Mills was investigated over allegations of "serious sexual offences" against a boy who was aged under 16. The BBC has now issued a statement after the Telegraph reported the broadcaster knew of separate allegations against Mills almost a year ago but failed to investigate. According to the newspaper, a freelance journalist contacted the BBC in May 2025 to say she had received information about alleged "inappropriate communications" involving Mills and asked whether the broadcaster was "ever aware of or involved in any related matters". The BBC was also asked by the journalist whether it had ever received any "formal or informal complaints" about Mills "relating to safeguarding, inappropriate conduct or harassment" and whether it had ever conducted an internal investigation into him, The Telegraph said. It added that she did not receive a response. In a statement to Sky News, the BBC said: "We received a press query in 2025 which included limited information. This should have been followed up and we should have asked further questions. We apologise for this and will look into why this did not happen. "More broadly, we would always urge anyone who has concerns or information to raise it with us." The Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday it had launched an investigation in December 2016 "following a referral from another police force" relating to "allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy". The alleged offences are said to have taken place between 1997 and 2000. "As part of these inquiries, a man who was in his 40s at the time of the interview was questioned by police under caution in July 2018," the Met added. It said the Crown Prosecution Service ultimately decided "the evidential threshold had not been met to bring charges" and the case was closed in May 2019. The charity Neuroblastoma UK said it had cut ties with Mills and that he was no longer a patron for the organisation. Mills, who has not yet commented on his sacking, was taken off air by the BBC last Tuesday. The 53-year-old signed off that show saying "back tomorrow" - but Gary Davies presented Wednesday's show. Mills took over from Zoe Ball on Radio 2's breakfast show in 2025 after a long career at the BBC and regional radio. He was paid between £355,000 and £359,999.

Resident doctors - formerly junior doctors - are now threatening to strike after Easter. Sky News looks back at when they have walked out before and why. Politics latest: Starmer issues ultimatum over doctors' strikes 2016: The first all-out doctors' strike since 1975 took place in January 2016 after then-Conservative health secretary Jeremy Hunt proposed a new contract for junior doctors - any doctor below consultant level - which would scrap standard overtime rates while increasing basic pay. There were further walkouts that year and a revised contract was eventually imposed, ending the dispute. 2023: All was relatively calm, in terms of strike action, for seven years until 2023, when doctors carried out strikes every month for five months from March under Rishi Sunak's government. They argued that their pay, in real terms, had fallen by 20-30% since 2008, with the BMA demanding "full pay restoration". 2024: January 2024 saw the longest strike in NHS history at the time - six days - over their pay erosion, and another in February. After Mr Sunak called the general election, the BMA announced another full six-day walkout by junior doctors in June and July 2024. After three months of talks, the BMA said Mr Sunak had "made no credible offer" to "restore pay lost over the last 15 years" and they were giving him a final chance to do so. Labour won the general election in July, and the new government offered a 22% pay rise over two years, which junior doctors accepted two months later, ending the strikes. Junior doctors were also renamed "resident doctors". Read more from Sky News:Millions of drivers owed compensationApril changes that will affect your money 2025: The strike respite was short-lived as tensions continued over pay restoration. Further issues included bottlenecks in speciality training posts and growing employment insecurity for early-career doctors, who said there are not enough jobs for them. This led to three new rounds of strikes in July, November and December 2025. 2026: Resident doctors are now threatening to strike for six days from 7 April, bringing the number of strikes since 2023 to 15. Sir Keir Starmer accused the BMA of rejecting a "historic deal" that would have delivered "another above-inflation pay rise this year" of 3.5% to bring their total pay rise since 2023 to 25.5%. The BMA said global events such as the Iran war, plus the rising cost of living, mean doctors are facing further pay erosion, causing them to leave the UK to work elsewhere.

England were booed off at both half-time and full-time by the home crowd as Japan secured a first win against the Three Lions, thanks to Kaoru Mitoma's side-footed effort in the first half. Foden and Palmer, both of whom are fighting for a place in Tuchel's World Cup squad in a crowded position, were both substituted in the second half with England failing to record a shot on target until the duo had left the field. England 0-1 Japan - Match report & reactionEngland live blog: Latest news, analysis and videoEngland fixtures Tuchel admitted he wanted to allow Palmer to play in his preferred No 10 position following a promising cameo against Uruguay on Friday - but the playmaker squandered the chance and was at fault for Japan's goal after being dispossessed by Mitoma on the halfway line. Foden, who was deployed as a false nine on the evening and had the fewest touches of any starting England player, also failed to impress. His run without a goal for England now stretches to 22 games, dating back to October 2023. When asked about the performances of Palmer and Foden, Tuchel said: "I'm not the biggest person to talk about individuals, but if we put offensive players on the pitch, we demand offensive actions, creativity, dribbling, shots and assists and we clearly didn't have enough. "We made it difficult for ourselves to find them in the half spaces. We played against a deep 5-4-1. We didn't use the width of the field enough and our offensive players struggled to make a difference in one-on-one situations. "Against that formation, you get no superiority through passing; it's through winning one-on-ones. "In the second half Japan got a bit more tired, we invested more on the sides to open up the middle and it was difficult for them to get their chances. "We had three camps where we didn't open the door a lot for newcomers and in this one, we did. We had to adapt to seven or eight injuries but I can put it into perspective. It's just the way it is." Tuchel also criticises full-backs in defeat Foden and Palmer were not the only players Tuchel criticised in the defeat. The England boss opted for Ben White, who was once again booed by England fans, and Nico O'Reilly at full-back. The England boss then substituted both players on the hour mark for Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento, before saying the initial pairing failed to offer the width the team needed in the first half. Tuchel added: "We played with two No 6s and two No 10 positions. That's what we thought would give us the players where Japan has no players. "That was to put Morgan [Rogers] and [Anthony] Gordon on the last line. But we did not have enough width; the full-backs did not engage enough going forward. "That put everything through the middle, which did not work because it was too congested. "We wanted to give Cole Palmer the chance to perform in his ideal position. Later we tried with Morgan more tucked in and Jarrod Bowen in the high position. It was a bit easier because we had more overlaps and underlaps from the full-backs. "The players tried, it's difficult because we try to learn stuff in two days and I'll take the responsibility for that but the group was new, and some of the group heard the voice and principles of me for the first time." What next for England? The friendly against Japan marked the final chance for Tuchel to look at his players on the international stage before he announces his World Cup squad at the end of the season. England fixtures England have World Cup warm-up matches with New Zealand and Costa Rica before their tournament opener against Croatia on June 17.

The US golf legend released a statement on social media after pleading not guilty earlier on Tuesday. He was charged after he attempted to overtake a truck at "high speeds" and rolled the Land Rover he was driving in Florida on Friday. Woods said: "I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. "I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. "This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery. "I'm committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. "I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time." This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News App. You can also follow @SkyNews on X or subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.

The French-Canadian singer revealed she had the rare and incurable disease in 2022 and was forced to cancel a world tour. She made an emotional comeback at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in 2024. The upcoming concert series will also take place in the French capital and will be her first in almost six years. In a post on Instagram on her 58th birthday, she described the plans for 10 gigs as the "best gift of my life". "I have to tell you something very important," she said in a video message. "Over these last few years, every day that's gone by, I felt your prayers and support, your kindness and love; even in my most difficult times, you were there for me. "You've helped me in ways that I can't even describe, and I'm truly so fortunate to have your support. I've missed you so much. And that brings me back to my birthday, actually. So this year, I'm getting the best gift of my life. "I'm getting the chance to see you, to perform for you once again in Paris, beginning in September this year." Dion, who is best known for hits including My Heart Will Go On, Think Twice and It's All Coming Back To Me Now, said she was "feeling good" and "excited" about the shows – and "a little nervous" too. She revealed she had been "singing again, even doing a little bit of dancing". "I love it so much," she added. Read more from Sky News:PM gives deadline to doctorsCountdown begins to moon mission Her Instagram post coincided with a series of videos displayed under the lights of the Eiffel Tower on Monday night promoting her announcement. A screen projected onto the tower said: "Paris, I'm ready. Celine Dion." The five-time Grammy winner will perform at the city's La Defense Arena between 12 September and 14 October. Tickets go on sale next week.

A new harassment offence will be introduced from Wednesday, covering intentional harassment directed at someone because of their sex, including obscene comments, threats of sexual violence and threatening invasions of personal space. It applies in public places such as streets, parks, public transport, taxis and shops. Offenders will face up to two years in prison under the new statutory guidance in England and Wales. The government has declared violence against women and girls a national emergency and said it is using "the full power of the state" to tackle such crimes "with the seriousness they deserve, stepping in early to stop harassment escalating into more serious violence". It said it would work closely with police, frontline organisations and campaign groups to ensure the law is enforced "robustly". "The sad reality is that many women and girls have been cornered, leered at or shouted at in public, or have faced intimidating threats of violence," said Jess Phillips, the minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls. "Too often they've been made to feel like it's their problem to manage. That is not good enough." Ms Phillips added: "Instead of forcing women and girls to change their behaviour, we are going after those who choose to target and intimidate them. "These new laws put the focus on perpetrators. If you harass someone in public because of their sex, it will not be tolerated and you can face a criminal record and up to two years behind bars." Rose Caldwell, CEO of the charity Plan International UK, said: "Everyone deserves to move through public spaces without fear. "For too long, girls and young women have been left alone to navigate harassment that chips away at their confidence, dignity and freedom. Today marks a long-overdue shift that will make a genuine difference to their lives." Read more:How violence against women and girls has grownTeachers to be trained to spot signs of misogyny in boys Ms Caldwell continued: "As the Protection from Sex-Based Harassment in Public Act comes into force, we now have clear guidance that names these behaviours for what they are: illegal and unacceptable. "Girls shouldn't have to fear uninvited touching on public transport or accept that it's 'just the way things are' when they get catcalled on the street."

In a statement released on X, Woods said: "I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today. I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. "This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery. I'm committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger and more focused place, both personally and professionally. "I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time." More to follow... This is a breaking news story that is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh this page for the latest updates. Sky Sports brings you live updates as they happen. Get breaking sports news, analysis, exclusive interviews, replays and highlights. Sky Sports is your trusted source for breaking sports news headlines and live updates. Watch live coverage of your favourite sports: Football, F1, Boxing, Cricket, Golf, Tennis, Rugby League, Rugby Union, NFL, Darts, Netball and get the latest transfers news, results, scores and more. Visit skysports.com or the Sky Sports App for all the breaking sports news headlines. You can receive push notifications from the Sky Sports app for the latest news from your favourite sports, you can follow @SkySportsNews on X to get the latest updates and you can also now follow Sky Sports' WhatsApp channel.