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1. Tim Davie describes lack of trust in institutions like BBC as ‘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. Oil prices surge despite global action to boost reserves

   Oil prices and financial markets remained under pressure after three more cargo vessels were hit in the Gulf.

3. FTSE 100 Live 12 March: Oil near $100 as index falls, holidays firm pulls guidance

   The return of the Brent Crude oil price to $100 a barrel today heaped more pressure on the FTSE 100 index.

4. Jack Osbourne welcomes baby daughter with name honouring dad Ozzy

   This is the TV personality’s fifth daughter and second child wife Aree

5. US singer Sombr blasts Brixton Academy after security failed to spot fainted fan

   Brixton Academy was previously forced to suspend its licence after a fatal crowd crush outside the building in December 2022

6. Civilian deaths mount and Iran attacks more ships as Middle East war rages

   Civilian casualties rise across the region as fighting continues

7. Peter Mandelson’s £75,000 payout after sacking was ‘value for money’ – minister

   Nick Thomas-Symonds argued the peer should donate the money to charity.

8. Pussycat Dolls to reform for world tour - with their final date at London's O2

   Originally a six-piece, the band’s new line-up is made up of Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts

9. How to watch Cheltenham Festival 2026 for FREE: TV channel and live stream for every race today

   The biggest horse racing meet of the year is now well underway

10. Shell boss Wael Sawan sees pay jump almost 60% to £13.8m despite profit fall

    He received £1.9 million in fixed salary, pension and benefits for the year, but saw this heavily eclipsed by around £11.8 million of bonuses.