Browsing: UK News

Fog and frost clearing through Wednesday morning, although perhaps slower to clear in the northwest and Northern Ireland. Elsewhere, dry and mostly sunny spells, but light rain and drizzle continuing to move southwards across western Scotland. TONIGHT: Good deal of low cloud across western and central areas, with drizzle on some upslopes. Clear spells and patchy fog in far north and south with local frost.

The newly unemployed Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby leads most of Wednesday’s front pages as he announced his departure following a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England found that Welby “could and should” have reported John Smyth’s abuse of boys and young men to police in 2013.

Fighting for space on the front pages this morning is the confirmation that Gary Lineker will step down from hosting Match of the Day at the end of the season. Lineker confirmed he will leave the BBC altogether following the end of the 2026 World Cup.

There is a dash of foreign politics on the newspaper’s front splashes this morning with several stories on President-elect Donald Trump.

One former SNP minister questioned how Mr Flynn would be able to spend half his time in london and still be “a good MSP.“ The…

Who will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Justin Welby’s resignation has left a power vacuum in the Church of England. as the Archbishop of…

Streeting’s hospital league table plan riles NHS medics and bosses Health secretary says controversial scheme for trusts in England is necessary to raise standards Wes…

Martin Lewis’s money advice service has issued a three-week warning to all Tesco Clubcard shoppers not to miss out on valuable deals as vouchers worth…

Rewrite the title We can hit UK’s big carbon cut without disruption to people’s lives, says Starmer – UK politics live PM confirms target of…

Iconic London community pub in Greenwich forced to close over rent arrears | UK News Highlight the bias, if any in the title by underlining…

London pub sparks controversy by charging £2 more for pints after 10pm | UK News One of London’s most popular Irish pubs has provoked fiery…

Want to live the idyllic London houseboat life? It’ll cost you £1,000,000 Walking along the towpaths of London’s canals, it’s tempting to imagine packing up…

Travel delays on Elizabeth line after broken track on London Paddington line | UK News Elizabeth line passengers face severe disruption on journeys between Paddington…

Residents despairing at constant ‘drug-fuelled’ parties at local holiday home Southeast London locals are claiming their lives have been made miserable by a holiday let…

Bizarre London sign with directions to California finally corrected after 15 years | UK News A mysterious road sign in south London with directions to…

Ravers hold improvised party in foot tunnel under River Thames | UK News Next time you take a stroll through one busy London tunnel you…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Wage growth comes in ahead of expectations despite loosening labour market Bank of England rate-setters received a mixed picture from the latest labour market figures,…

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.

AS she sipped margaritas and sunned herself in the Mexican paradise of Cancun, Kim Hall was having the time of her life.But the dream holiday…