The BBC gave few details about his sacking on Monday, only that Mills had been dismissed due to claims over his personal conduct. 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 enquiries, 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 police investigation into the allegations were first reported by The Mirror. 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. His sacking is the latest in a series of controversies to befall the BBC in recent years and comes a week after it announced Matt Brittin would be its new director-general in May. In an internal email on Monday, Lorna Clarke, the BBC's director of music, wrote: "I know that this news will be sudden and unexpected and therefore must come as a shock. "Not least as so many of us have worked with Scott over a great many years, across a broad range of our programmes on R1, 5Live, R2 and TV. "I felt it was important to share this news with you at the earliest opportunity. "Of course, it will also come as a shock to our audience and loyal breakfast show listeners too. "I will update everyone with more information on plans for the show when I'm able to. While I appreciate many of you will have questions, I hope you can understand that I am not going to be saying anything further now."

The BBC gave few details about his sacking on Monday, only that Mills had been dismissed due to claims over his personal conduct. 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 enquiries, 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 police investigation into the allegations were first reported by The Mirror. 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. His sacking is the latest in a series of controversies to befall the BBC in recent years and comes a week after it announced Matt Brittin would be its new director-general in May. In an internal email on Monday, Lorna Clarke, the BBC's director of music, wrote: "I know that this news will be sudden and unexpected and therefore must come as a shock. "Not least as so many of us have worked with Scott over a great many years, across a broad range of our programmes on R1, 5Live, R2 and TV. "I felt it was important to share this news with you at the earliest opportunity. "Of course, it will also come as a shock to our audience and loyal breakfast show listeners too. "I will update everyone with more information on plans for the show when I'm able to. While I appreciate many of you will have questions, I hope you can understand that I am not going to be saying anything further now."

Molly, not her real name, has chosen to speak publicly after the attack in 2022 by a man who was wrongly given access to her Berkshire hotel room. Politics Hub: Follow the latest Attacker Kyran Smith, who had falsely claimed to be her partner, was jailed in February for seven and a half years. The hotel was forced to apologise for initially offering the victim £30 as compensation, though it has since acknowledged the response was "inappropriate". Since the conviction, Molly has met with the hotel CEO, Jo Boydell, and a number of Labour MPs who are leading a campaign for tightened security across the sector. But she has told Sky News she is "frustrated" by Ms Boydell's handling of the issue, citing "very slow progress" and a lack of accountability. "It has changed my opinion on staying in hotels on my own," she added. "It doesn't matter what personal details anyone has about anyone; that's still not an OK thing to do. Even if it was my husband or partner, did that give them consent just from showing a picture of me?" Travelodge boss 'desperately sorry' Travelodge's Ms Boydell said the incident had left her "absolutely horrified". Responding to the victim's criticism of how it had been handled, the chief executive said she was "desperately sorry for what happened to the survivor and really sorry for the way that it took us so long to actually escalate that and handle that properly in the way that we are now". PM ramps up pressure In response to the public outcry, Travelodge said it has made immediate changes to its security policy, and no extra room keys will be permitted without the explicit consent of the guest on the booking. Ms Boydell has also met with MPs, including representatives of Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves, to discuss what went wrong and how hotels can be safer places for women. But since then, the boss has refused to engage with a larger group of MPs, which has drawn criticism from the prime minister himself, who urged Ms Boydell to "seriously" consider the invitation for wider engagement. "It has taken me aback," Molly said of Sir Keir's intervention. "I'm genuinely very happy that they're taking it seriously. My frustration is purely with the hotel, how they've dealt with everything." 'Apologies only go so far' MPs have expressed similar frustrations. Labour MP and ex-police officer Matt Bishop is one of two MPs looking at how security in hotels can be more consistent going forward. "This case should have been a moment for leadership and accountability – but instead, it risks reinforcing the very concerns that have been raised from the outset," he told Sky News. "I am also quite shocked that the survivor has had to wait for three and a half years, a criminal court case, a media headline-breaking story and a letter from parliamentarians for this to happen. It is not good enough to just say that you were not aware – what has changed to ensure this never happens again?" Fellow MP and campaigner Jen Craft said: "It is a step forward to see the CEO finally beginning to face up to these serious issues publicly, but this has taken far too long – and only after the victim has told her story so bravely. "Apologies only go so far, and it's clear there is still a long way to go for Travelodge to reassure guests about safety in their hotels. "The CEO must explain how this catastrophic failure in safeguarding was not escalated at the time and meaningfully engage with a wider group of MPs about new measures to tackle violence against women and girls in their hotels." Read more from Lucy McDaid:Polanski issues warning to StarmerInvestigation launched into student loans Travelodge maintains it is taking the situation with the "utmost seriousness" and has commissioned an independent review into what happened. A spokesperson added: "We have offered that all MPs interested in this important issue can feed into the independent review in writing so their contributions can be fully taken into account. "Our immediate priority is to progress this important work at pace, progressing our independent review and further strengthening our processes." Sky News understands the chain also wants to work with MPs about any legislative change, which is currently being explored. After the Easter break, a cross-party group of ministers plans on meeting with hotel bosses to discuss options, with victims' minister Alex Davies-Jones saying "nothing is off the table".

Sky Sports News understands talks between the club and the ex-Brighton boss went on through the night. De Zerbi has been offered a long-term deal, understood to be up to five years. It is understood De Zerbi is the unanimous choice at board and ownership level, with Spurs' executive team convinced he has the necessary credentials to make an instant impact. Is De Zerbi the right coach at the wrong time for Spurs?Merson: De Zerbi best money Spurs will ever spend if they stay upSpurs news & transfers⚪ | Spurs fixtures & scores Got Sky? Watch Tottenham games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 De Zerbi is set to be tasked with saving Spurs from relegation after Igor Tudor failed to win a single Premier League game in a disastrous 44-day spell. Last season's Europa League winners sit one point above the bottom three with seven games to play. The former Brighton boss will become Spurs' third managerial appointment of the season - and his first game in charge is a trip to Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday April 12, live on Sky Sports. Spurs pushed hard to convince De Zerbi to take over before the summer, after the Italian had previously indicated he wanted to take a break when he left Marseille in February. Several Spurs fan groups have urged the club to rethink appointing De Zerbi over his backing of Mason Greenwood when he was Marseille boss. Former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood, who has repeatedly put his name in the frame to take over, has told Sky Sports FC that De Zerbi is the perfect choice long-term - but only if he can keep Spurs in the Premier League. "I love his personality and the way his teams play," said the Sky Sports pundit. "But they can be open and can get hammered in some games - you can't get hammered between now and the end of the season. "[De Zerbi] wanted to have a break after Marseille in February, but why didn't [Spurs] bring him in then? Why didn't they bring him in before Igor Tudor? You'd have given him another seven games to go at, then I would've had total confidence that he would keep them in the league." De Zerbi's main task? Start winning & keep Spurs in the Premier League Sky Sports News reporter Michael Bridge: "There is no real long term if he can't succeed in the short term. Forget about, for now, putting Tottenham back into the European positions - they've been in Europe about 17, 18 times in the last 20-odd years. That's quite an impressive feat if you think about the amount of big clubs who aren't in Europe. "Man Utd aren't in Europe currently, but he has to keep this club in the Premier League. It's serious now. He's got a decent squad. He's got a lot of injuries. It's not the squad of the [Mauricio] Pochettino era. "It's not even the squad from the Conte era. He doesn't have Kane, he doesn't have Son, but he still has players that should not be nowhere near the bottom three. "And if he does get the job, his first job will be at Sunderland and they could well be in the bottom three when he takes that team to the Stadium of Light. "Keep it simple - he talks about it takes him weeks on end to get his philosophy over, his style of play over. He's an experienced manager. He's been a Premier League manager. He knows exactly what it's like to go to Sunderland away and his first home game will be against, would you believe it, Brighton and Hove Albion. "He knows them pretty well too. Just to, it sounds simple, but just to start winning. And to make Tottenham great again." Analysis: Maverick De Zerbi offers hope that Spurs need Sky Sports' Adam Bate: It is the final roll of the dice. De Zerbi or bust for Tottenham. To dare is to do. Is this combustible character the galvanising motivator that this situation demands? Perhaps not. But it is an appointment that intrigues, excites and - importantly - offers hope. Igor Tudor was a pragmatist on paper who proved anything but on the pitch. De Zerbi at least brings Premier League experience and the prospect of transforming the club's fortunes in the short and long term. If he can keep Spurs up, it could be a turning point. For good and for bad, his reputation precedes him. An innovator in terms of how the game is played, his name was the most frequently mentioned when this journalist was working on a project about the future of football tactics a couple of summers ago. Coach after coach who was consulted for that project cited De Zerbi as an inspiration. "He is producing something that is maybe unique in football right now," said one. "He has probably given Pep Guardiola his biggest headache," added another. Why? "The distances, the positions, the body shape, the intentions that each player has in possession." These ideas still feel progressive. "How you control the rhythm and progress through space will be big in the future." His teams tend to be at the vanguard. And yet, while Marseille are a hugely supported club with a proud history, there is a reason why De Zerbi did not land a bigger job after leaving Brighton. While his predecessor was handed the keys to Chelsea, something held Europe's giants back. A brand of football not necessarily proven to deliver the top trophies was one aspect but De Zerbi's nature - the ability to manage up and down - was the more significant factor. Could he fit in? Nothing that he did at Marseille will have assuaged those concerns. There were the intermittent threats to quit, accusing his players of humiliating him with their performance as early as November of his first season. By April, there were reports that he had refused to train the team with the players going above him to complain. Players were scrapping in training in August - Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe both being moved on. Marseille is a difficult club for anyone to manage but De Zerbi, 46, was often perceived to have inflamed things rather than being a calming influence. Will Spurs fans be worried by any of this? Not really. They are desperate for anyone who can provide the club with a lift. It is in their hands, of course. And yet, they are vulnerable. Should West Ham go on any kind of run, it could prove too much for them. If that is the case, a summer of recriminations awaits. Some supporters would have preferred De Zerbi last summer and many more will lament that they had to endure seven games of Tudor before turning to him now. This final roll of the dice has to work. Is De Zerbi a good mid-season appointment? Tottenham, who currently sit one point above the relegation zone, are in need of a head coach who can deliver instant results with just seven games left to secure their survival. De Zerbi has established himself as a coach who instils a possession-based philosophy, creating teams that are praised for their attractive style of football. However, the Italian's start at Brighton when he took over mid-season in 2022 following Graham Potter's departure would suggest he might struggle to have the required impact. De Zerbi failed to win any of his first five Premier League games in charge of Brighton, drawing twice and losing three games, albeit facing a tough schedule. When taking over at Serie A newcomers Benevento mid-season in 2017, De Zerbi's side were praised for the football they played, but were relegated from Italy's top flight. De Zerbi failed to win any of his first nine games in charge of Benevento. The Italian also struggled when taking over Palermo mid-season in 2016, winning just one of his 13 games before being sacked less than three months into the job. 'De Zerbi far from a safe pair of hands' Ex-Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood speaking on Sky Sports News: "I like him, I really do. I like his personality. I said many months ago that he would be the man to come into Tottenham. "I would've picked him over Mauricio Pochettino for the long term because he plays that style that Tottenham fans want to play. He opens up the pitch, but not now. That style is not needed now, what they need now is a safe pair of hands. This is far from a safe pair of hands. "I still like him. I love his personality and the way his teams play. But they can be open and can get hammered in some games - you can't get hammered between now and the end of the season. "We saw his Marseille team play against Liverpool with an open style. He opens up the pitch, it's expansive the way he plays. "We know how stubborn this man is. This man is hard to deal with, but I like him for that because he's got his own mind and does it his way, so that's my only reservation. "I think if he can get them over the line, I think he's a perfect manager for Tottenham to have taking them forward. "The main priority is just to keep them in the league. He would not be that firefighter-type manager who comes in for this seven-game period. "He wanted to have a break after Marseille in February, but why didn't they bring him in then? Why didn't they bring him in before Igor Tudor? You'd have given him another seven games to go at, then I would've had total confidence that he would keep them in the league. "They obviously didn't want him then. He was available, but they didn't want him."

Kayla Smith, 18, and Archie Rycroft, 19, have been remanded in custody to appear before Leeds Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, alongside a 17-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons. Chloe died in hospital after being found unconscious with stab wounds in Leeds at 5.55am on Saturday. Another 18-year-old man from the city has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. An 18-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy, who were arrested on suspicion of murder, have been released on bail pending further enquiries. Police were called to an address in Kennerleigh Avenue, in the Austhorpe area, east of Leeds city centre, on Saturday morning following reports that a young woman had been found unconscious. Flowers have been left at the scene for the teenager. Chloe's mother said in a statement following her death: "My beautiful princess Chloe. I cannot put into words how I feel that you are not here with me. "You are my life, my world, my best friend and I know that I am yours. I cannot live without you - I need you. "You are stunning, confident, loyal, honest and my family-oriented princess." Read more on Sky News:Grooming inquiry to assess ethnicitySerial abuser sentenced The statement continued: "When you walk into any room, it lights up with your bubbly personality. There is so much I could say. There's a big hole in my heart that can never be filled. "Your two sisters and big brother will always love and miss you to infinity. You will always and forever be in our hearts. Love Mum, Connor, Courtney and Cienna."

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.

MPs may be on recess - but as the Iran war enters its fifth week should Whitehall ramp up contingency planning for its impact at home? With the Strait of Hormuz still shut and reports of a potential US ground invasion, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will host a roundtable with key stakeholders from industry to discuss the impact of the conflict. Elsewhere, Labour launches its local elections campaign, and the duo look at the polls from a national perspective, assessing the state of the parties with a key month ahead to 7 May. Next Monday, Sam and Anne return with a lookahead to the local elections with academic and pollster Professor Rob Ford. Normal service will resume from Monday 13 April.

Seven games to play and Spurs are one point above the drop. Igor Tudor was billed as a firefighter but only fanned the flames of a first top-flight relegation since 1977. The prospect of De Zerbi's appointment is exciting, but is he the right coach at the wrong time? The former Brighton boss at least brings Premier League experience and hopes of a brighter future. If he can keep Spurs up, it could be a turning point. The alternative is unthinkable. It is hard to envisage De Zerbi sticking around in the Championship. Tottenham close to appointing Roberto De ZerbiSpurs news & transfers⚪ | Spurs fixtures & scoresGot Sky? Watch Tottenham games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺Can De Zerbi deliver instant results? Spurs have no margin for error but turn to a coach that embraces risk. De Zerbi's high-octane, possession-based style is non-negotiable and his past experiences suggest it is an approach that requires time. Spurs, clearly, do not have that luxury. The Italian is walking into a far less-settled situation than he inherited at Brighton when taking over mid-season from Graham Potter in 2022 - but he still took time to pick up points on the south coast, failing to win any of his first five games. His other mid-season appointments, both in Italy, began with even worse results. At Palermo in 2016, he was sacked less than three months into the job, winning just once in 13 games, before taking Serie A newcomers Benevento down in 2017/18 after failing to win any of his first nine matches. Spurs cannot afford a repeat scenario. De Zerbi's best return in seven games when taking over mid-season is eight points, which Opta's supercomputer predicts would be just enough to stay up. De Zerbi has the potential to push Spurs back up the table if they do. He led Brighton to sixth in the Premier League, their highest top-flight finish, earning them qualification to Europe for the first time in their history. Is De Zerbi a long-term option? Spurs have offered De Zerbi a five-year contract, a clear indication that they view him as a head coach for the long term - but his track record suggests that is not the case. De Zerbi's longest spell in management was a three-year spell at Italian club Sassuolo where he took charge of 120 games. He has not surpassed 90 games at another club as head coach and half of his eight managerial jobs have lasted no longer than 30 games. Spurs managers never tend to sick around too long. De Zerbi would be the third head coach appointment of the season, while Mauricio Pochettino was the last to stay for more than two seasons. Will De Zerbi's reputation be an issue? For good and for bad, De Zerbi's reputation precedes him. An innovator in terms of how the game is played, his name was the most frequently mentioned in interviews for a Sky Sports project about the future of football tactics a couple of summers ago. Coach after coach cited De Zerbi as an inspiration. "He is producing something that is maybe unique in football right now," said one. "He has probably given Pep Guardiola his biggest headache," added another. Why? "The distances, the positions, the body shape, the intentions that each player has in possession." These ideas still feel progressive. "How you control the rhythm and progress through space will be big in the future." His teams tend to be at the vanguard. And yet, while Marseille are a hugely supported club with a proud history, there is a reason why De Zerbi did not land a bigger job after leaving Brighton. While his predecessor was handed the keys to Chelsea, something held Europe's giants back. A brand of football not necessarily proven to deliver the top trophies was one aspect but De Zerbi's nature - the ability to manage up and down - was the more significant factor. Could he fit in? Nothing that he did at Marseille will have assuaged those concerns. There were the intermittent threats to quit, accusing his players of humiliating him with their performance as early as November of his first season. By April, there were reports that he had refused to train the team with the players going above him to complain. Players were scrapping each other in August - Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe both being moved on. Marseille is a difficult club for anyone to manage but De Zerbi, 46, was often perceived to have inflamed things rather than being a calming influence. Will Spurs fans be worried by any of this? Not really. They are desperate for anyone who can provide the club with a lift. It is in their hands, of course. And yet, they are vulnerable. Should West Ham go on any kind of run, it could prove too much for them. If that is the case, a summer of recriminations awaits. Some supporters would have preferred De Zerbi last summer and many more will lament that they had to endure seven games of Tudor before turning to him now. This final roll of the dice has to work.