The Cabinet Office says the move is "by mutual agreement" but it follows months of negative media reports about his performance.

The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.

Judge John Dodd KC says "perverse and depraved" Vincent Chan had "lost all sense of moral compass."

General Synod did vote to continue to look at the issue, but bishops say there are "theological and legal barriers" to having such ceremonies now.

The Manchester United co-owner previously said the UK had been "colonised" by immigrants.

School leaders welcome the "greater clarity" on how to handle the polarising issue for parents and pupils.