Huw edwards has resigned from the bbc. The decision was reportedly made on medical advice, and comes nine months after a string of allegations appeared in the Sun Newspaper accusing him of misconduct. Huw edwards has not appeared on Bbc News since then. The bbc has confirmed that he has not been paid off, and hope his decision will allow all parties to move forward. Earlier we heard form our Media Editor Katie razzall. Its a very significant day for the bbc and of course a very significant day for Huw Edwards. It is a short statement, not a great deal of detail. It is attributed to a Bbc Spokesperson and it says Huw Edwards is today resigned and left the bbc after 40 years of service. He has explained his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors. The bbc has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. The bbc says it doesnt believe its appropriate to comment further. People may well remember last summer and what happened and the reason why