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. […]
Reform treasurer also joins talks at Donald Trump’s home as hard-right party says ‘we can do great things together’ Elon Musk has met Nigel Farage and Nick Candy, Reform UK’s new treasurer, at Donald Trump’s home in Mar-a-Lago, reviving speculation the tech billionaire could fund the hard-right party. After the […]
Exclusive: Despite calls for more scrutiny in light of Prince Andrew spy allegations, Starmer’s instinct is not to do anything to hamper growth A review of UK-China relations has been delayed until after the chancellor makes her first trip to Beijing next month, the Guardian has learned, amid a row […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Allegations raise calls for caution in UK over bid to re-establish China links MPs fear the government is moving too fast to re-establish UK-China relations as some consider naming the alleged spy who used his relationship with Prince Andrew to get access to the heart of the British establishment Ministers […]
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 […]