Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis is negotiating a new contract with the BBC, which the corporation says it hopes to agree “soon”, after she was revealed to be among its lowest paid top journalism talent this week.

Press Gazette understands negotiations around Matilis’ contract are due to it being up for renewal and are not related to the disclosures of salaries above £150,000 for its stars made for the first time on Wednesday.

Maitlis’ agent Alex Armitage said on Twitter that it was “beyond madness” she did not make the top earners list and said the situation was “being dealt with”.