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1. Tim Davie says trust in institutions like BBC in ‘full on crisis’

   The BBC’s outgoing director-general, who will be replaced next month after resigning, was speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast.

2. Starmer warns against profiteering as Trump vows to ‘finish the job’ in Iran

   Threats from Tehran have choked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil and gas supplies.

3. Pat Sharp reflects on ‘nice memory’ hosting ’90s gameshow Fun House

   Contestants competed for prizes including toys, games and holidays.

4. Chelsea: Reece James says tactics to blame for Filip Jorgensen errors in PSG clash

   Blues captain feels mistakes are a natural side effect of playing out from the back

5. Chelsea: Luis Enrique sends PSG players warning ahead of Champions League second leg

   Blues were battered in late first-leg collapse at the Parc des Princes

6. Starmer to face questions on Mandelson after files showed ‘risk’ warning

   The Prime Minister will speak to journalists on a visit to Belfast.

7. Cillian Murphy says he will ‘never experience’ a role like Peaky Blinders again

   The Cork-born actor fronted the award-winning series for almost a decade.

8. Homebuyer demand falling but surveyors expect sales and prices to rise – survey

   The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said new buyer enquiries fell to their net lowest level since mid-2024 in February.

9. Housing market ‘struggling for momentum amid global uncertainty’

   Near-term expectations for the housing market have softened after an encouraging start to the year, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.

10. Barry Keoghan drew on relationship with father for Peaky Blinders film

    The Dublin-born actor plays the illegitimate son who was abandoned by Tommy Shelby.