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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.