Dame Elan Closs Stephens appointed acting BBC chairwoman

Dame Elan Closs Stephens has been appointed as acting chairwoman of the BBC following Richard Sharp's resignation.

He stepped down in April after breaking rules over dealings with then-PM Boris Johnson ahead of his appointment.

Dame Elan will lead the BBC board from 27 June for 12 months or until a new permanent chair has been appointed, whichever is sooner.

She said the new role was "a huge honour".