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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.


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

15 December 2023

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

Harry to discover outcome of hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers

15 December 2023

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


What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s five High Court claims?

What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s five High Court claims?

What is the status of the Duke of Sussex’s five High Court claims?

15 December 2023

Harry is involved in a range of civil litigation, including several cases brought against newspaper publishers.


Harry at the High Court: What we learnt from his evidence

Harry at the High Court: What we learnt from his evidence

Harry at the High Court: What we learnt from his evidence

15 December 2023

The Duke of Sussex answered questions over several hours at the trial in June and produced a written statement of about 50 pages.


Gary Lineker poses as ‘Father Crispmas’ to celebrate 30 years as face of Walkers

Gary Lineker poses as ‘Father Crispmas’ to celebrate 30 years as face of Walkers

Gary Lineker poses as ‘Father Crispmas’ to celebrate 30 years as face of Walkers

15 December 2023

It comes in the week Lineker hit back at politicians after being criticised for expressing views on its Rwanda scheme.


Life won’t be the same – King leads tributes to Barry Humphries at state service

Life won’t be the same – King leads tributes to Barry Humphries at state service

Life won’t be the same – King leads tributes to Barry Humphries at state service

15 December 2023

Charles said he has been ‘deeply saddened’ by Humphries’ death.


Gaynor Lord hunt continues as family mark a week since disappearance

Gaynor Lord hunt continues as family mark a week since disappearance

Gaynor Lord hunt continues as family mark a week since disappearance

15 December 2023

The 55-year-old mother of three disappeared in Norwich on December 8.


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