Emolument

The elevation of Martin Bashir from mere Religious Affairs Corrrespondent to Religion Editor adds another problems to the in-tray of new BBC News boss Fran Unsworth - where should Martin's salary end up ?

There's a tangle of anger and formal grievances amongst BBC 'Editors' about relativities, since the Government-enforced disclosures of salaries over £150k. At the top of the pile sit North America Editor Jon Sopel and Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg, in the £200,000 to £249,999 band.

Then comes World Affairs Editor and Greatest Living Journalist John Simpson, in the £150,000 to £199,999 band - though on a limited number of days. Also in that band, Economics Editor Kamal Ahmed, Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen and Home Editor Mark Easton.

There's no sign of Europe Editor Katya Adler, China Editor Carrie Gracie, Media Editor Amol Rajan, Health Editor Hugh Pym, Business Editor Simon Jack, Scotland Editor Sarah Smith, Arts Editor Will Gompertz, Science Editor David Shukman, Technology Editor Rory Cellan-Jones and Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys - all of whom will be watching where Bashir the Bass-player ends up.