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Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies aged 86
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimers, with Sir Tony Blair leading tributes to him as a committed and loyal public servant..
Suspect arrested in UK as part of Europe wide raids on people smuggling gang
The National Crime Agency has taken part in a major international operation targeting an organised crime group alleged to be responsible for smuggling hundreds of Syrian migrants into the UK and Germany..
Big Issue vendors offered devices to sell magazines through contactless payment
Big Issue vendors are to be offered devices allowing them to sell the magazine through contactless payments on mobile phones..
Ingram Moores made more than 1m from family link to Captain Tom Foundation
The family of renowned pandemic fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore made more than a million pounds for themselves through their association with the charity set up in his name, a damning report has found..
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86
It follows a battle with Alzheimers.
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 hed 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 Russias 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 UKs 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..