UK

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

The former trade union activist died ‘peacefully’ and surrounded by relatives at his care home, his family said.

Guitar bought by teenage George Harrison for £58 sells for more than £1 million

The instrument fetched twice its initial estimate.

Healey faces MP questions after ’12 Storm Shadow missiles used in Russia’

The Defence Secretary will likely be asked about the UK’s stance on support for Kyiv as he appears before MPs.

Former health secretary Matt Hancock to be questioned at Covid inquiry

Mr Hancock will give evidence over two days.

Snow and ice to cause further problems across UK on Thursday

Three separate yellow warnings issued by the Met Office for snow and ice are still in effect.

Universities which restrict access to exam scripts ’cause students harm’

Students cannot reflect on their exam performance without seeing their marked scripts, a paper from the Higher Education Policy Institute has said.

Most neurodivergent homeowners find home-buying process ‘too complex’

Issues reported included feeling overwhelmed by too many choices, sensory overload during viewings and needing to have phone conversations.

Pothole compensation claims double in a year

RAC research found 20,432 claims were submitted to 18 local authorities with the largest road networks in 2023, compared with 8,327 in 2022.

Big Issue vendors offered devices to sell magazines through contactless payment

A partnership with giffgaff is expected to increase sales.

Captain Tom Foundation: What has happened since charity watchdog probe began?

The Captain Tom Foundation was registered in June 2020 as a grant-making charity, for the advancement of public health and wellbeing.