UK Minister Josh Simons resigned from his government position following allegations that a think tank he formerly ran commissioned investigations into journalists' backgrounds.

Simons, who previously led the Labour Together think tank before joining government, faced claims that the organization had commissioned research examining the personal and professional backgrounds of journalists. The specific nature and scope of the alleged investigations have not been fully detailed.

In responding to the controversy, Simons acknowledged he had been "naive" and expressed regret over the situation. He issued an apology regarding the journalist investigation matter that led to his departure from government.

The resignation highlights ongoing scrutiny over the relationship between political organizations and media coverage. Think tanks commonly conduct research and analysis on various political topics, but investigations into individual journalists raise questions about press freedom and appropriate boundaries.

Simons' departure marks another personnel change for the government as it continues to face various political challenges. The timeline of when the alleged investigations took place and their specific targets remains unclear from available information.