THE mother of a teenage girl kidnapped, raped and murdered by a convicted sex offender she met on Facebook questioned last night why he was free to attack her daughter.

Convicted British sex offender Peter Chapman was jailed for life today after admitting the kidnap, rape and murder of a teenager he ensnared on a social networking site.

Durex maker SSL International said today it was on track to meet profits targets after a strong showing from its key consumer brands.

Chemicals and paints giant ICI continued its stellar stock market performance today as further bid speculation surrounded the firm.