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.

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.

Prince William has opened up about the difficult year he and his family have faced following his wife’s cancer battle. Shortly before Kate’s cancer was announced, William’s father was also diagnosed with cancer. The prince has described the year as ‘brutal.’

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.75%. It’s the second cut in the base rate this year – it came down from 5.25% to 5% in August. The Bank’s base rate heavily influences the cost of borrowing, including mortgages – a lower rate is supposed to encourage consumer spending. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey says it is “likely that interest rates will continue to fall gradually from here” – but adds inflation needs to stay close to the 2% target.

Three people have been arrested in the death of former One Direction pop star Liam Payne. They have been arrested on drug charges and “the abandonment of a person followed by death”. Payne fell from a hotel balcony in Argentina last month, his body was recently flown home.

Much of the UK news is dominated by reactions, analysis and opinion pieces on the results of the US presidential election.
One of the most popular discussion points looks at what will happen to the global markets if Trump goes through with his tariff plans.

The latest from the Champions League find space on the news sites – and on social media – as sports fans react to Arsenal 1-0 loss to Inter Milan.