Bulletin PM briefing: Brand facing years in prison and airport bomb hoax

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1. Russell Brand facing 'significant' prison sentence after rape conviction.
2. UK airports targeted by bomb hoax as flights in Europe grounded – what we know.
3. Marco Rubio expected to step down and launch bid to be next US president.
4. Interest rates raised to 4% by Bank of England – and more hikes could follow.
5. Channel 4 cancels Married at First Sight UK after rape allegations.

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