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Sara Cox has begun hosting BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show, moving from teatime to mornings. The launch follows Scott Mills’ departure and features familiar segments with updates for the morning slot, including Tom Hanks as a guest and a football-celebration-driven start after England’s World Cup win. The show runs 6.30am–9.30am.
The BBC’s annual salaries list shows Scott Mills as the highest-paid on-air star for 2025–26, following his sacking in March amid a police probe into historical offences. Several long-time earners have departed, while others remain and new leadership roles at radio and TV are highlighted.
A synthesis of multiple BBC and Independent reports shows evolving stories: a viral wildlife meme in Seattle, a mum’s climate anxiety during heatwaves, and tributes to a broadcaster’s father from Northampton. Each piece has driven social engagement and highlighted personal and public responses to present-day events.