In the UK, a former Radio One DJ is believed to have been arrested over historical sex offences.

Britain’s most senior police officer has dismissed claims that the investigation prompted by the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal has turned into a witch hunt.

In the UK, Jim Davidson has been re-arrested by police over fresh allegations of sex offences.

Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal, Scotland Yard said today.

The head of the Royal Opera House, Tony Hall, was given the biggest job in broadcasting today after being appointed BBC director-general as the corporation acted quickly to move on from its crisis.

British police investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal have made a further arrest and Sky News sources have said it is former Radio One DJ Dave Lee Travis.

Police investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal made a further arrest today as they revealed the number of potential victims has risen to 450.

Comedian Freddie Starr was released on bail for a second time last night after being questioned by police investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal.

A lawyer who is representing more than 20 people who claim to have been sexually assaulted by Jimmy Savile has said that the BBC and three hospitals could face legal action from alleged victims.

Freddie Starr, who was arrested yesterday by police officers investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal, returned for further questioning today.