The BBC has asked Huw Edwards, its highest-paid news presenter, to return a portion of his salary following his arrest last year and subsequent resignation in April.

Edwards, who earned nearly half a million pounds annually, received approximately two hundred thousand pounds after his arrest in November 2022 and before his resignation.

The BBC's board has labeled him as having 'undermined trust' and brought the corporation 'into disrepute.' Despite backing last year's decision to continue payments due to contractual obligations, the BBC faces criticism over its handling of the matter and is launching an independent review to address workplace culture and misconduct.

Previous internal investigations into allegations against Edwards, including claims he paid a teenager for explicit photographs, have not been published.

The new review aims to provide forward-looking recommendations.