BBC defends news channel’s coverage of Huw Edwards allegations after complaints

The broadcaster said: 'BBC News reports on the BBC independently and impartially in the same way as we would with any other organisation'

The BBC Broadcasting house in central London. File Picture: PA

The BBC has described BBC News’ reporting of allegations made against presenter Huw Edwards as “proportionate” following complaints the broadcaster gave the story “too much coverage”.

The corporation said it was careful to “sensitively” report claims that veteran broadcaster Edwards was paying a young person for sexually explicit images, balancing the public interest with the “privacy and welfare of all those affected”.