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Former deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

It follows a battle with Alzheimer's

Nearly 15 million online shoppers faced parcel delivery problem in last month

More than a third of online shoppers – almost 15 million people – experienced a problem with a parcel delivery in the last month, according to an annual Citizens Advice study.

Lambeth Palace say Justin Welby to finish official duties as Archbishop of Canterbury by 6th January

He announced last week that he'd be quitting his role as Archbishop of Canterbury

UK Storm Shadow missiles reportedly used by Ukraine in Russia

Wreckage from one of the long-range weapons has reportedly been found in Russia’s Kursk region

Royal Navy assault ships axed as Healey seeks defence savings

The Defence Secretary is blaming the cuts on the 'dire inheritance' left by the Tories

Cheryl Tweedy and One Direction members mourn Liam Payne at his funeral

Payne died last month at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony

Almost 23000 young people in England could face homelessness this Christmas

Almost 23,000 young people could face homelessness this Christmas across England, a youth charity has predicted.

Many Muslims feel Islamophobia has grown but half more open on identity poll

A majority of Muslims feel Islamophobia and hate against them has become more widespread since the summer riots, but around half also feel able to be more open about their identity, according to a survey.

Children as young as 11 carrying knives because they feel unsafe report finds

Too many children in England – including some as young as 11 – are carrying knives because they feel unsafe in their neighbourhoods, a report has found.

Concern as some NHS dentists will accept children only if parents go private

Around one in eight parents claim they have been able to sign up their child to an NHS dentist only if they agree to be a private patient at the surgery, a poll suggests.

Morning commuters set for disruption after parts of country see heavy snowfall

Commuters face widespread travel disruption on Wednesday morning after parts of the UK saw heavy snowfall and ice.

Starmer declines to address advice to repair relationship with Elon Musk

Sir Keir Starmer has declined to say whether he would follow the advice of close Labour ally Lord Mandelson and end a feud with US businessman Elon Musk.

Starmer bids to restore UKs role as climate leader with green global alliance

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to “restore the UK’s role as a climate leader” as he launched an international green alliance at the G20.

Minecraft to become UK real life destination in deal with Merlin

The best-selling virtual building game Minecraft is to become a real-life destination in a deal with UK-based theme park owner Merlin.

Government facing calls to scrap family farm tax as farmers march on Whitehall

The Government is facing calls from farmers and opposition parties to scrap its changes to agricultural inheritance tax ahead of protests in Westminster.

Government launches competition to find AI solutions to boost UK clean energy

A competition to find innovative new solutions to how artificial intelligence can be used to help boost clean energy has been opened by the Government.

Marie Antoinette watch to go on display for first time in UK

A watch made for Marie Antoinette and described as “the world’s most famed watch” is to go on display for the first time in the UK at London’s Science Museum.

UK announces 75m in military aid for Ukraine on 1000th day of war

Allies must “come together” to back Ukraine and ensure Vladimir Putin “does not succeed”, the Defence Secretary warned as Britain announced further military aid for Kyiv on the 1000th day of the war.

Salmonella bacteria could be used as bowel cancer treatment research shows

Salmonella bacteria could be used to treat bowel cancer, scientists hope.

Five dead after Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near government buildings

An Israeli airstrike hit a densely populated residential area in Lebanon’s capital near key government and diplomatic buildings late Monday, killing at least five people as the US pressed ahead with ceasefire efforts.