The BBC's Daniel Sandford said Sir Ian had always had a good reputation when it came to minority officers, and appeared to have the backing of the vast majority of Scotland Yard's senior management on this issue.

BBC: Race row police told to 'shut up'

Harlands' management has been preparing to issue redundancy warning notices to the yard's remaining workers in case the recovery plan is not accepted.

BBC: Shipyard's future hangs in balance

The planned departure of a newly-built warship from its yard on the River Clyde in Glasgow has been delayed by "a technical issue".

BBC: HMS Duncan