Thanks all for the comments, haven't yet really had the time to scope out the latch but will do so when I get the chance.
Have pulled the boot globe out so the only light on now is the dash showing the boot open which may be LED? Battery died over the weekend so gave it a full charge which should allow me to get through the week.
Unfortunately wont be fixed until the new year, but it will be parked over Christmas as work closes so no real loss there.
Forum is great, I have been a lurker for a number of years, so hopefully I can add some of my experiences and knowledge as well