TVTV NewsVictoria DerbyshireBBC Newsnight presenter, Victoria Derbyshire, allegedly faced a 'workplace conduct investigation' while working on the programme, but has denied claims of bullying, according to reports16:15, 05 Jun 2026Victoria Derbyshire has allegedly faced a 'workplace conduct investigation'. The BBC Newsnight star, 57, who is the lead presenter of the nightly current affairs show reportedly faced complaints after the BBC's workplace culture review in 2025 - but denies claims of bullying. According to the workplace culture review, the BBC did not uphold the allegations of bullying, but may have warned Victoria, according to reports.‌The workplace culture review encouraged staff to report “alleged misconduct”. An investigation into Victoria's behaviour was reportedly precipitated by comments that arose in response to the review with reports saying that the presenter was the subject of an investigation over her behaviour with colleagues.‌Deadline reports that a source has claimed Victoria was “accused of making some off-air colleagues uncomfortable with her tone and language”. The presenter rejected the accusations, “but accepted that she can be direct and exacting under the pressure of a newsroom environment,” as per the outlet.‌Victoria has vehemently denied that “any characterisation of her behaviour as bullying”, according to reports.Deadline adds that a person familiar with the process said it was possible Victoria was “given a warning about her conduct following the conclusion of the investigation”.‌The BBC launched its 2025 workplace culture review to address bullying, harassment and whistleblowing procedures at the nation’s 100-year-old broadcaster,The report from Change Associates, led by Executive Chairman and Founder Grahame Russell, found no evidence of a toxic culture at the BBC, but in a series of detailed findings and recommendations it highlighted key areas for improvement. The review heard from around 2,500 employees and freelancers; through one-to-one meetings, group discussions, a survey and written submissions."Claiming that a small number of BBC staff had "negatively affected the corporation", the report continued: “Even though they are small in number, their behaviour creates large ripples which negatively impact the BBC’s culture and external reputation."‌The BBC Board has fully accepted the report and its findings, as has BBC management. Both view it as a catalyst for meaningful change - to reinforce expectations around behaviour and act more decisively when standards are not met.BBC Chair Dr Shah told staff: “I support the idea that we need to reinforce the behavioural expectations and standards we have for everyone who works with or for the BBC.”When contacted by the Mirror, the BBC said: "While we do not comment on individual cases, we take all complaints about conduct at work extremely seriously and will not tolerate behaviour that is not in line with our values.”Article continues belowThe Mirror has contacted Victoria's rep for comment.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Victoria DerbyshireNewsnight