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Italy topples Bulgaria to offer Europe’s lowest ski-resort prices

Italy topples Bulgaria to offer Europe’s lowest ski-resort prices

Italy topples Bulgaria to offer Europe’s lowest ski-resort prices

15 December 2023

Researchers assessed the cost of ski passes, equipment hire and tuition, plus lunch and drinks on the slopes, in 36 European locations.


Christian campaigners lose abortion clinic buffer zone legal challenge

Christian campaigners lose abortion clinic buffer zone legal challenge

Christian campaigners lose abortion clinic buffer zone legal challenge

15 December 2023

Judges said the council had ‘lawfully followed the democratic and consultative procedures’ when it made the Public Spaces Protection Order.


Manhunt under way for convicted rapist released on bail before sentencing

Manhunt under way for convicted rapist released on bail before sentencing

Manhunt under way for convicted rapist released on bail before sentencing

15 December 2023

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

Government U-turn over plan for new train ticket retailer

15 December 2023

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

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

15 December 2023

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

UK business growth rebounds to six-month high

15 December 2023

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

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

15 December 2023

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

Air passengers warned over party poppers ban

15 December 2023

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

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

15 December 2023

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

NatWest says no evidence of discrimination in Coutts bank account closures

15 December 2023

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

Ambassador ‘understands’ decision to cut support for Ukrainians

15 December 2023

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’

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

15 December 2023

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

Heathrow expects passenger numbers to hit record levels in 2024

15 December 2023

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

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

15 December 2023

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

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

15 December 2023

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

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

15 December 2023

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

Hinkley Point C building work reaches reactor lift milestone

15 December 2023

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

Airline pilots’ union elects first female general secretary

15 December 2023

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

What the papers say – December 15

15 December 2023

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

15 December 2023

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


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