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Manhunt under way for convicted rapist released on bail before sentencing

Manhunt under way for convicted rapist released on bail before sentencing

Muarug Abraham Gebremcal, 34, originally from Eritrea, was convicted of rape at Exeter Crown Court in September.

Government U-turn over plan for new train ticket retailer

Government U-turn over plan for new train ticket retailer

The Department for Transport highlighted the ‘important role’ of the private sector as it announced the change in policy.

Duke of Sussex awarded £140,600 in phone hacking claim against Mirror Group

Duke of Sussex awarded £140,600 in phone hacking claim against Mirror Group

Harry sued the tabloid newspaper publisher at the High Court claiming it was involved in unlawfully gathering his personal information.

UK business growth rebounds to six-month high

UK business growth rebounds to six-month high

The closely followed S&P Global/CIPS flash UK purchasing managers’ index reported a reading of 51.7 for December, up from 50.7 in November.

Two arrested after Co Monaghan crash in which best friends were killed

Two arrested after Co Monaghan crash in which best friends were killed

Hundreds of mourners attended the funerals of Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohamed.

Air passengers warned over party poppers ban

Air passengers warned over party poppers ban

The Civil Aviation Authority said party poppers are banned from UK flights, while Christmas crackers must be kept in their original packaging.

‘Abducted’ teenager Alex Batty has video call with grandmother after being found

‘Abducted’ teenager Alex Batty has video call with grandmother after being found

Greater Manchester Police said the 17-year-old is being ‘well cared for’ by French authorities.

NatWest says no evidence of discrimination in Coutts bank account closures

NatWest says no evidence of discrimination in Coutts bank account closures

Coutts closed about 900 accounts over a two-year period, including those of politicians known as politically exposed persons (PEPs).

Ambassador ‘understands’ decision to cut support for Ukrainians

Ambassador ‘understands’ decision to cut support for Ukrainians

Larysa Gerasko said she would tell Ukrainians that the support Ireland is offering will change from January.

Reports Government plans to curb under-16s’ social media use ‘speculation’

Reports Government plans to curb under-16s’ social media use ‘speculation’

Science minister Andrew Griffith would not be drawn on reports the Government was considering plans to restrict social media access for teenagers.

Heathrow expects passenger numbers to hit record levels in 2024

Heathrow expects passenger numbers to hit record levels in 2024

Some 81.4 million passengers are predicted to travel through its terminals next year, according to a report published by the west London airport.

Breaking down on hard shoulder-free smart motorways is three times more risky

Breaking down on hard shoulder-free smart motorways is three times more risky

Fourteen of the 80 motorway deaths in England in 2021 happened on sections without a permanent hard shoulder.

Energy price cap could rise to help firms recover £3 billion in debts

Energy price cap could rise to help firms recover £3 billion in debts

Ofgem said it wants companies to use the extra funding to support struggling customers and write off bad debts.

Migrant dead and another in a critical condition after boat sinks in Channel

Migrant dead and another in a critical condition after boat sinks in Channel

A small boat carrying more than 60 passengers got into difficulty around five miles off the northern French coast on Thursday night.

Hinkley Point C building work reaches reactor lift milestone

Hinkley Point C building work reaches reactor lift milestone

A 245-tonne steel dome was moved into place on Friday morning.

Airline pilots’ union elects first female general secretary

Airline pilots’ union elects first female general secretary

Amy Leversidge will take over as head of the British Airline Pilots’ Association in January.

What the papers say – December 15

What the papers say – December 15

Developments in the disappearance of Gaynor Lord features among the front page stories.

The Duke of Sussex’s legal battle with Mirror Group Newspapers explained

The Duke of Sussex’s legal battle with Mirror Group Newspapers explained

The ruling in the case is due to be given on Friday.

The 33 articles at centre of Duke of Sussex’s High Court hacking claim

The 33 articles at centre of Duke of Sussex’s High Court hacking claim

The judgment in Harry’s claim against Mirror Group Newspapers is due on Friday.

Harry to discover outcome of hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers

Harry to discover outcome of hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers

Mr Justice Fancourt will give his ruling over the case on Friday.

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