National news

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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.