Britney Spears' father Jamie to step down as conservator

Britney Spears' father has agreed to step down as the singer's conservator, pledging to participate in an "orderly transition" to a new legal arrangement.

The pop star's lawyer said it was "a major victory for Britney Spears and another step toward justice".

However, Jamie Spears' lawyer insisted there were "no actual grounds" for him to step back and gave no timetable for when he would relinquish his role.

She filed a petition to stop her father from controlling her estate in July and has said she will not perform again while he remains in the role.