[ad_1] The Labour politician, who was deputy leader of the Labour Party between 1997 and 2007, leaves a wife and two sons. As well as being PM Tony Blair's deputy in government. John Prescott MP also held briefs in housing, local and regional government and environment. He was possibly best remembered for getting into a scuffle with a protester who threw an egg at him during the 2001 general election
[ad_1] Some of Thursday's front pages are dominated by the funeral of One Direction star Liam Payne. The Mirror has the headline "farewell, Liam" alongside photos of his former bandmates and ex-partner Cheryl.The Metro opts for the same headline. Payne died on 16 October after falling from the third floor of a hotel room in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires.The Sun has the headline "All For One", with photos of
[ad_1] Getty ImagesCaptain Sir Tom Moore said at the time that writing his memoir was an opportunity to raise more money for charity in his nameThe family of renowned pandemic fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore damaged public trust in charities by refusing to donate any of the £1.4m received from his book deal, a long-awaited report has found.The Charity Commission said his daughter and son-in-law displayed a "pattern of behaviour"
[ad_1] Courtesy of Jeanell HippolyteJeanell Hippolyte said she was "devastated" by the judgement and plans to appealA woman whose father came to the UK as part of the Windrush generation has lost a High Court challenge after she was denied indefinite leave to remain (ILR). Jeanell Hippolyte, 41, whose two children were born in the UK, challenged the Home Office's refusal to review its decision, after ILR was given to
[ad_1] Getty ImagesKyiv has previously only been able to use the missiles within its own bordersUkraine has fired UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at Russian targets for the first time, the BBC understands.The war-torn country was previously restricted to using the long-range missiles within its own borders.Reports of the strikes come after Ukraine was given permission from Washington to fire US-supplied missiles at Russian territory.The government has refused to comment on
[ad_1] A £195,000 bonus awarded to the boss of Thames Water should not be paid for by customers, regulator Ofwat is expected to say on Thursday.The BBC understands the regulator will say that any bonuses paid should be borne by owners and lenders to the company rather than paid by customers,Thames Water chief executive Chris Weston previously warned that the company only has enough cash to survive till next May
[ad_1] Surrey PoliceSara Sharif's body was found at her home in Woking on 10 August last yearSara Sharif begged her parents for forgiveness for “being rude” in a letter discovered after her death, a court has heard.The 10-year-old’s letters and notebook were seized by police after her body was found with dozens of injuries at the family’s home in Woking, Surrey, last year.The court previously heard that Sara had been
[ad_1] The remains of a baby have been found near in land near a motorway.Police were called to Ashtons Field in Little Hulton, Salford, at about 13:00 GMT after a passer-by reported finding a baby's remains, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.A cordon has been put up around the area - close to the M61- and there is a large emergency services presence at the scene.One entrance to the Linnyshaw Loop
[ad_1] Three people have been arrested after an incident which has closed Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow, police have said.The bomb squad was called out after reports of a suspicious package at Scotland's busiest bus station at about 13:10.The station was evacuated and remains closed, while nearby Killermont Street was shut to traffic and people were urged to avoid the area.The nearby Glasgow Caledonian University was also evacuated as a
[ad_1] The UK will speed up the decommissioning of old military equipment to save up to £500m over five years, the government says. Defence Secretary John Healey told the House of Commons that the move would free up funds for further investment in the armed forces, including hitting the government's target of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. Ships, drones and helicopters - some more than 50 years old -
