George Carey quit after BBC investigation reported that he allowed a priest banned over abuse claims to return to priesthood A former leader of the Church of England has resigned as a priest following allegations that he failed to properly handle the case of a priest accused of sexual misconduct. […]
Olympic 800m champion rewarded for remarkable year Darts prodigy Luke Littler, 17, second; Joe Root third No one could stop Keely Hodgkinson on the track in 2024 – or, as it turned out, the battle for public opinion as the Olympic 800m champion lifted the BBC Sports Personality of the […]
Judge says killers home schooled Sara as a ‘ruse’ to hide evidence of 10-year-old’s repeated beatings A senior judge who jailed the killers of Sara Sharif has said the 10-year-old’s murder “starkly illustrates the dangers” of parents automatically being able to homeschool their children. Sara had twice been pulled out […]
Rule would mean a tax rise for basic ratepayers and a huge cut for higher earners if change was fiscally neutral A flat tax rate is an “attractive idea”, which the Conservatives would aim for if in power, Kemi Badenoch has said. The leader of the opposition made the comments […]
Juan Merchan rules ‘decidedly personal acts’ of falsifying records pose no danger of intrusion on executive function A judge on Monday ruled that Donald Trump’s conviction for falsifying records to cover up a sex scandal should stand, rejecting the president-elect’s argument that it should be dismissed because of the US […]
Exclusive: Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’ Most people are familiar with the buzz that attending a memorable play, film, concert or art exhibition can trigger. But now it is official: consuming culture is good for your health and wellbeing – and generates […]
Ten-year-old was murdered by her father and stepmother after being taken out of school to be educated at home Measures to tighten up home schooling in England in the wake of 10-year-old Sara Sharif’s murder at the hands of her father and stepmother are to be unveiled in a bill […]
Claims surrounding businessman Yang Tengbo put spotlight on whether to designate China as enhanced risk An alleged spy who befriended Prince Andrew has been named as the businessman Yang Tengbo, amid a row at the heart of government over how to deal with influential Chinese nationals. The allegations surrounding Yang […]
Israeli foreign minister says move was prompted by Irish government’s ‘extreme anti-Israeli policies’ Israel has announced it will close its embassy in Ireland, citing Dublin’s decision last week to support a petition at the international court of justice accusing Israel of genocide. The move was announced by the Israeli foreign […]
Presenter will reportedly leave Sky Sports to join a revamped team including Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan for next season The football presenter Kelly Cates is understood to be leaving Sky Sports to replace Gary Lineker on the BBC’s Match of the Day. Cates, a popular broadcaster and the daughter […]