There were no signs of a shroud or coffin in Richard III's grave, in stark contrast to other medieval graves found in Leicester which were the correct length and were dug neatly with vertical sides, academics said.

BBC: Richard III buried in 'hastily dug untidy grave'

The design liked by Chancellor Kohl, and therefore favoured to win, comes from a New York architect, Peter Eisenman, and Richard Serra, who is best known for his stark metal sculptures.

ECONOMIST: Remembrance and repentance

PWC's Richard Parker said social housing was in a "stark position" as additional investment was necessary to maintain the quality of the housing stock and the reputation of the Housing Executive, but there was no convenient source which the Executive could use as funding.

BBC: Social Development Committee