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New ‘game changer’ pill to stop smoking to be given to thousands for free A daily pill designed to help people give up smoking will soon be rolled out on the NHS as experts hope it could prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths a year. Called Varenicline, the pill tackles nicotine cravings while also combatting withdrawal symptoms like irritability and sleeping issues. NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard called the drug a “game-changer” as she confirmed it will be brought to the health service. Speaking the at NHS Providers’ Annual Conference and Exhibition in Liverpool, Ms Pritchard will say: “This simple, daily pill could…

Abuse survivors call for Justin Welby to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury in ‘clean sweep’ of Church Several abuse survivors have echoed calls for Justin Welby to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury while demands have also been made for a “clean sweep” of senior clergy members. Mark Stibbe, who was abused by John Smyth QC in the 1980s, told BBC Newsnight on Monday that Justin Welby’s position was “untenable” after an independent review published last week concluded that Smyth might have been brought to justice had the archbishop formally reported the abuse to police a decade ago. The recent Makin…

Starmer yet to make up his mind on assisted dying Bill as cabinet split emerges Sir Keir Starmer has said Labour MPs must “make their own mind up” on whether to vote in favour of legalising assisted dying, as he avoided expressing his own view. When asked if he is going to vote in favour of the legislation and whether he has any concerns about potential coercion, he said: “Obviously a lot will depend on the detail and we need to get the balance right but I’ve always argued there will need to be proper safeguards in place.” Source link

Man in his 60s charged with murder after knife attack at London market | UK News A 66-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a stabbing at a busy market in London. The attack happened on the morning of Remembrance Sunday on East Street, Walworth, and three people were seriously assaulted. One of those people, 77-year-old Hilkiah McLeggan from Southwark, was pronounced dead at the scene. A market stall holder who comforted the victim told The Sun: ‘There was blood everywhere. ‘The victim shouted, “I am gone. It’s the end of my life” and collapsed and…

Ryanair flight to Manchester engulfed in ‘chaos’ after man suddenly dies mid-air | UK News A Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing at London Stansted after a passenger died on board. Chaos engulfed the plane travelling from Albania’s capital of Tirana to Manchester Airport on Sunday evening when a man suffered a ‘medical emergency’ mid-air. Paramedics, police and an air ambulance met the aircraft after it was diverted to the capital. Nothing could be done to save the man, whose identity has not been confirmed, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. One witness said the…

Finsbury Park stabbing leaves man with ‘potentially life-changing’ wounds | UK News Witnesses said he was attacked while he was sitting drinking coffee at a shop in Finsbury Park, before his attackers fled the scene at around 2.40pm yesterday. Metropolitan Police officers attended the scene where they discovered a man with multiple stab wounds. Images circulating on social media show the victim being wheeled away on a stretcher by paramedics. A witness told Metro: ‘They were sitting outside the coffee shop when two men came up to them, and then went straight for them. ‘It looked like they had been…

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is facing increased calls for him to step down from his role following the release of a damning report into a child abuser associated with the Church of England.

The report found that Welby “could and should” have reported the allegations against John Smyth when they were put to him in 2013. Smyth died in 2018.

Much-loved football pundit Gary Lineker is to quit hosting the legendary show Match of the Day at the end of the season. He is also planning to leave the BBC altogether following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup.

A ‘game-changing’ smoking pill is set to be introduced by NHS England in plans to help people quit smoking and reduce smoking-related health issues and deaths.

Fog slow to clear in Northern Ireland, and feeling cold here. Dry and bright elsewhere with sunny spells, best of the sunshine across Scotland. Cloudier in the far southeast with blustery showers through the day. Tonight: Remains blustery in the southeast and turning cloudy with drizzle across the northwest. Elsewhere clear spells leading to mist and fog, thick in places, and frosty conditions for many.

Bishop joins calls for Welby to quit over abuse scandal – that’s the lead story for the front page of The Independent.

A senior bishop in the Church of England has called for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign, the Metro reports.

The Guardian’s lead story is on an assisted dying bill revealing “strict” safeguards on protecting patients.

The Daily Express reports on calls for Justin Welby to resign from his role as Archbishop as church leaders say his position is “no longer tenable”.

The Daily Mirror reports on Gary Lineker quitting Match of the Day next summer.

Gary Lineker is to leave the BBC after the 2026 World Cup, The Sun reports.

There is growing pressure on Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to step down from his role following a damaging report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England. The report’s findings – splashed across many of today’s front pages – suggest Welby “could and should” have reported the allegations against John Smyth when they were put to him in 2013.

Smyth died in 2018.

News that Gary Lineker is to step down from hosting the much-loved Match of the Day at the end of the season makes many of the front pages, which acknowledge it as an ‘end of an era.’ The papers also report Lineker is set to quit the BBC altogether after the 2026 World Cup.

UK has ‘huge opportunity’ to lead on green investment, Starmer says PM says Britain can ‘win the race’ as Trump’s election casts doubt on global efforts to tackle climate change. Britain has a “huge opportunity” to get ahead of other countries in the race for green investment after the election of Donald Trump as US president, Keir Starmer has said, as he arrives in Azerbaijan for the Cop29 summit. Trump’s election victory last week has cast doubt on global efforts to tackle climate change, which the president-elect has called a “hoax”. But as the most senior world leader attending the…

Starmer and Macron vow to put Ukraine ‘in strongest possible position’ before Trump becomes president [excerpt_content] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/trump-ukraine-war-starmer-macron-b2645329.html

UK will not have air supremacy over enemies in future wars, RAF chief Sir Richard Knighton warns [excerpt_content] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/raf-russia-ukraine-china-jets-future-richard-knighton-b2645384.html

Starmer to snub Taliban meeting at Cop29 summit – UK politics live [excerpt_content] https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-macron-armistice-day-Trump-brexit-politics-latest-b2644902.html

UK disability charities say NICs rise will cause ‘life-changing’ cuts Groups providing vital services say the impact of tax and minimum wage rises will lead to cutbacksCharities have warned of “life-changing consequences” for a million vulnerable children and adults as a result of cuts to state-funded disability services driven by tax changes and wage rises announced in the budget. The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG), which represents 100 charities in England, said Rachel Reeves’s decision to raise employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs) had been “ill-thought through” and would put many local charity services at risk. Continue reading… https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/nov/11/uk-disability-charities-nics-tax-rise-life-changing-cuts

Man captured snoozing on mattress in the middle of busy London road | UK News A shocking video shows the moment a man laid down for a nap on a mattress in the middle of the road – as drivers weaved around him. The odd scenes were caught on camera from an upstairs window as the man decided to snooze on a main road in north London. Dressed in a bright yellow jacket and beanie hat, he lifted his head to look at oncoming vehicles but no-one – including a handful of pedestrians – checked to see if he’s alright. One walker crosses the…

Crackdown in water sewage pollution around UK coastline. This gives surfers are set to be the big winners in plans to crackdown on the pollution of official water bathing spots and provide year round protection. Crackdown in water sewage pollution around UK The consultation follows a crackdown on the water industry after a series of high profile cases of sewage being dumped into Britain’s waterways around the country including iconic sites like Lake Windermere. Bathing waters are officially designated outdoor swimming sites. England and Wales have over 550 designated bathing waters, which are monitored by the UK Environment Agency and Natural…

Throughout November, bright red poppies have appeared on people’s clothing, in shops, in train stations, on cars, and more, as the UK observes Remembrance Day. This month, Britain honours the lives that were lost in service of the country and thanks the Armed Forces of Britain and the Commonwealth. Tributes are also paid to the families of the Armed Forces community and the emergency services, and the lives of innocent civilians that were lost in conflict and acts of terrorism are also acknowledged. When is Remembrance Day 2024? Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day, will fall on 11 November,…

Cenotaph: What is the history and significance of the Whitehall monument on Remembrance Day? Remembrance Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of November every year and provides a moment for the British public to reflect on the supreme sacrifice made by its soldiers in the First World War and in all conflicts since. The centrepiece of the National Service of Remembrance is the Cenotaph, the stone war memorial that stands in the heart of Whitehall in central London, at the base of which members of the royal family, the prime minister, the leader of the opposition, their ministers, Commonwealth…

Armistice Day: What is the history behind the Remembrance commemoration? Armistice Day is observed in Britain every 11 November to mark the agreement signed between the Allies and Germany that brought an end to the First World War and to remember the soldiers who gave their lives during that savage conflict, as well as those killed in subsequent wars defending democratic freedoms. The armistice – an agreement to down weapons as a prelude to the peace negotiations that would finally be completed with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles the following June – was signed in the railway carriage…