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Justin Welby: I forgive serial abuser John Smyth

Welby: I forgive serial abuser John Smyth8 minutes agoLaura Kuenssberg and Sean SeddonBBC NewsJustin Welby has told the BBC he forgives a serial abuser at the heart of a scandal that led to his...

Britain's Chagos base could be targeted if Donald Trump attacks Iran say military leaders

In a concerning twist, Iran military leaders have threatened to attack British forces in the Chagos Islands if American president Donald Trump follows through on his threat to target the Middle...

Eric Clapton is turning 80 – and no one's more surprised than 'Slowhand' himself

Eric Clapton playing a charity gig in 2020 (Image: Gareth Cattermole / Getty)Eric Clapton is nothing if not a survivor. As he turns 80 tomorrow – with a major series of concerts in Japan, Europe...

Justin Welby: I failed to act on abuse scandal as scale was 'overwhelming'

Justin Welby: I failed to act on abuse scandal as scale was 'overwhelming'Just nowLaura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakThe former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby...

WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale

WH Smith name to disappear from High Street after sale3 hours agoLucy HookerBBC Business reporterGetty ImagesThe name WH Smith, a staple of UK town centres since the Victorian era, is set to...

'I sold my land to a £600m theme park - now my neighbours won't speak to me'

Bucknell, Oxfordshire. (Image: Joseph Walshe / SWNS)A pig farmer selling his land for a proposed £600M French theme park near the M40 has been ostracised by local residents. The historical theme...

Every single reason Rachel Reeves and Labour are ensuring UK economic catastrophe

I suppose if the Government is determined to make a complete Horlicks of the economy then they might as well add some bitter syrup on the top. The car-crash autumn budget was economically illiterate...

UK theme park named 'most beloved attraction' sells all its best rides

A theme park in Cornwall once described as the county's "most beloved tourist attraction" is auctioning off its rides after being forced to close by rising costs and a dip in footfall. Flambers first...

Tax burden to soar to record high under Labour after Rachel Reeves's Budget

The tax burden will hit a new record high amid a slump in economic growth, shocking new figures have revealed. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said taxes would rise from 35.3% of gross...

Paul Heaton names his nine 'favourite songs of all time'

When it comes to British music icons, it's fair to say Paul Heaton is up there with some of the best.As well as having a successful solo career, he's had various hits with groups such as The...

Rod Stewart snubs Elton John's 78th birthday as years long feud explained

Rod Stewart stayed notably silent yesterday as Elton John marked his 78th birthday. This celebration took an emotional turn when the legendary Rocketman singer broke down in tears while reflecting on...

Angela Rayner's so-called Workers' Rights Bill will have lefty lawyers rubbing their hands

Whatever happened to the 16-year-old Angela Rayner, the one who trained to be a care worker before climbing up the political ladder?It seems as if that Angela has disappeared: just like the job...

Mary Berry issues seven-word warning as she admits leaving house to avoid row with husband

Great British Bake Off star Dame Mary Berry has shared how she will often leave her home in order to avoid rowing with her husband. Dame Mary, who celebrates her 90th birthday today, recently shared...

Exhumed human remains not those of Disappeared victim

Exhumed human remains not those of Disappeared victim7 hours agoJulian O'NeillBBC News NI crime and justice correspondentWave TraumaHuman remains exhumed from a grave in County Monaghan four months...

Alan Titchmarsh fights back tears live on air as he shares ‘worries’ for his children

Alan Titchmarsh struggled to hold back tears as he shared his concerns for his two daughters while talking about his family life. During Sunday’s instalment of his ITV morning show Love Your...

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ and presenter Andy Peebles dies aged 76

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ and presenter Andy Peebles dies aged 763 hours agoGuy LambertCulture reporterBBCFormer Radio 1 DJ Andy Peebles, one of the last people to interview John Lennon, has died at the...