The Latest Breaking News from Justin Welby

Ex-sex abuse inquiry boss to lead work on Church of England safeguarding

Professor Alexis Jay vowed to withdraw from her role ‘if I detect any attempt to interfere with or to hinder my work’.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Bibby Stockholm migrant barge docks in Dorset as protesters gather at quayside

Protesters gathered as the barge docked at the quayside in Portland, where it is due to house migrants later this month

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Illegal Migration Bill to become law as late-night challenge blocked

THE UK Government’s Illegal Migration Bill is poised to become law after a series of renewed challenges by peers at Westminster were defeated.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2023

Justin Welby says it was ‘a privilege to be her son’, after mother dies at 93

Archbishop of Canterbury says he had a messy childhood due to alcoholism in the family but he loved Jane Williams deeply

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2023

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to his mother after her death at 93

Lady Jane Williams passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, Lambeth Palace said.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

‘No more concessions’ on illegal migration bill, says UK government

Pledge from government source comes after peers made fresh amendments to bill designed to tackle small boats issue

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Stand-off over small boats crisis continues as Welby warns against using asylum as ‘wedge issue’

Peers press their demand for further changes to the Illegal Migration Bill, including limits to the detention of children

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Welby warns over using asylum as a ‘wedge issue’ as he helps defeat government

Peers press their demand for further changes to the Illegal Migration Bill, including limits to the detention of children.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

We think disunity is normal but it is a disgrace, says archbishop

In his presidential address to the church’s parliament the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, called for unity and more focus on the word ‘our’.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Universities must protect minority students – Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury made the comments amid a series of free speech rows on campuses.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023