The Daily Mirror reports on Gary Lineker quitting Match of the Day next summer.
Author: David Pike
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…
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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
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Why do some people wear white, purple or black poppies on Remembrance Day? As Remembrance Day approaches, many people choose to wear a red poppy to commemorate the soldiers who have died in war. It is worn as a symbol of memory and hope, for those who gave their lives in battle. A poppy is worn is because, despite years of fighting and destruction of the countryside landscape in western Europe during World War One,…
Watch live: Tory leader Kemi Badenoch appears before Post Office inquiry Watch live as Kemi Badenoch appears before the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry on Monday, 11 November. The former business secretary and her successor, Labour’s Jonathan Reynolds, are likely to be questioned on problems related to compensation for victims of the scandal. More than 900 subpostmasters were prosecuted between 1999 and 2015 after faulty Horizon accounting software made it look as though money was…
The defence secretary has struck a defiant tone on US support for Ukraine amid fears Donald Trump will force Volodymyr Zelensky to do a deal with Russia.
Justin Welby facing growing calls to resign over Church of England sex abuser The Archbishop of Canterbury is facing increasing pressure to resign after “losing the confidence of his clergy” over a damning report into a barrister thought to have been the most prolific serial abuser to be associated with the Church of England. A petition by some members of the General Synod – the church’s parliament – has gathered more than 1,500 signatures urging…
Kate Middleton’s ‘emotional’ Remembrance Day appearance with King Charles sparks reaction – royal news live An emotional Princess of Wales completed a milestone in her return to duties on Sunday, as she joined other members of the royal family at the Cenotaph. The appearance marks the first time Kate has carried out commitments on two consecutive days since she was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of the year. King Charles laid the first wreath in recognition of the fallen from conflicts dating…
Teenager jailed for 2 years over fire in empty building still locked up 18 years later A prisoner has spent more than half of his life in jail for starting a fire in the attic of an empty building aged 17 under an abolished indefinite jail term. Liam Bennett, now 36, told The Independent “I deserve my chance” at freedom, adding that he still dreams of a normal life as he languishes without a release…
Sir Keir Starmer will mark Armistice Day at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, in what signifies a major step in his plans to build bridges with one of the EU’s strongest powers ahead of a Brexit reset. The prime minister has been personally invited by Emmanuel Macron, with the two leaders expected to discuss Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East amid other foreign policy issues. During the morning, Sir Keir will host…
The prime minister is off to Paris today to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. Many topics will be discussed during the meeting including incoming US President Donald Trump’s plans to issue a blanket 20% tariffs on European imports into the US. The meeting comes amid calls for Keir Starmer to strengthen ties with the European Union.
Remembrance Sunday events continue to be covered in the UK media today, with many of the newspapers splashing on images of Princess Kate attending the Cenotaph event as the royals laid wreaths for the war dead.
A round of the weekend’s Premier League action dominates the back pages and social media after a shock defeat for Manchester City and Spurs and title hopeful’s Arsenal lose even more ground as they drop points against Chelsea.
Cloudy at first in southern England with some outbreaks of drizzle, but turning brighter through the morning. Dry elsewhere with plenty of sunshine, just a few showers along the east coast. Tonight: Dry for many with clear skies. Fog will quickly form across Northern Ireland and some other western parts of the UK. Turning cold with a frost away from the southeast.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read