Leader of Church of England had faced pressure since damning report on cover-up of John Smyth’s abuse The archbishop of Canterbury is to step down amid intense pressure over his handling of one of the church’s worst abuse scandals. Justin Welby’s decision, announced on Tuesday, comes after mounting demands from […]
The British author’s novel about astronauts on the International Space Station was chosen unanimously as the winner, says judging chair Edmund de Waal • ‘This is a book we need now’: Sara Collins on choosing this year’s Booker winner Orbital by Samantha Harvey, the only British writer shortlisted this year, […]
Despite nations’ pledges at Cop28 a year ago, the burning of coal, oil and gas continued to rise in 2024 There is “no sign” of the transition away from burning fossil fuels that was pledged by the world’s nations a year ago, with 2024 on track to set another new […]
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s proposed legislation also includes powers for judges to cross-examine patients A historic bill to legalise assisted dying will set out hardline safeguards, including lengthy prison sentences for coercion and powers for judges to cross-examine patients. The Labour MP Kim Leadbeater said she believed she had put […]
Former England striker will relinquish role at the end of the 2024-25 season, but will stay at BBC until 2026 Gary Lineker is to step down as the presenter of Match of the Day at the end of the season. He is believed to have signed an 18-month contract with […]
Congressman expected to be given key role, while Trump reportedly to name Marco Rubio as US secretary of state President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly decided to appoint Republican congressman Mike Waltz of Florida as his national security adviser. Waltz, a Trump loyalist who also served in the national guard as […]
Exclusive: Target is 81% emissions cut compared with 1990, but activists say it must be backed by plan of action Keir Starmer will announce a stringent new climate goal for the UK on Tuesday, the Guardian can reveal, with a target in line with the advice given to the government […]
Ali Musse, 66, charged after Hilkiah McLeggan, 77, pronounced dead at scene in East Street, Walworth A man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in south London. Police were called at about 10.40am on Sunday after reports of a number of people having been stabbed in East […]
British and French leaders will discuss Ukraine and defence amid fears for future of Nato after Trump’s re-election Keir Starmer will join Emmanual Macron in Paris for the French Armistice Day service in a pointed show of European solidarity days after Donald Trump’s re-election, with Ukraine and defence on the […]
Numbers leaving within 10 years of registering rose by 43% between 2021 to 2024, finds Royal College of Nursing Increasing numbers of UK-trained nurses are set to leave the profession in England within a decade of registering, in a trend that could jeopardise the government’s overhaul of healthcare, according to […]