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Former violin teacher denies sexual assault charges

Former violin teacher denies sexual assault charges

Jan Repko, 64, was suspended by the London conservatoire after the allegations were made last July.

Health committee chair Steve Brine under investigation over lobbying claims

Health committee chair Steve Brine under investigation over lobbying claims

The Tory MP for Winchester is being investigated by Parliament’s standards commissioner over paid advocacy and declaration of an interest.

TransPennine Express cancelled equivalent of nearly one in four trains in month

TransPennine Express cancelled equivalent of nearly one in four trains in month

The operator has been badly affected by drivers no longer volunteering to work paid overtime shifts.

Man faces court accused of supporting banned loyalist group

Man faces court accused of supporting banned loyalist group

Kieron Brockhouse, 41, faces two charges of supporting a proscribed organisation on or around April 7 2021 and May 8 2022.

Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold dies aged 62

Ann Summers founder Jacqueline Gold dies aged 62

She was made a CBE in the 2016 New Year Honours.

Half a million people attend St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin

Half a million people attend St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin

Among the famous faces leading the parade was Vera Pauw, the manager of the Irish women’s football team.

Mother of disabled woman wins fresh inquest into her death after benefits cut

Mother of disabled woman wins fresh inquest into her death after benefits cut

Court of Appeal judges ruled that there should be another inquest into the death of Jodey Whiting, who killed herself after her benefits were stopped.

Fraudster ordered to hand over returned donation he made to independent school

Fraudster ordered to hand over returned donation he made to independent school

Francis Holland School named its theatre after Achilleas Kallakis following his £250,000 gift, which he made prior to his conviction in 2013.

Aldi hands shopworkers another pay rise to £11.40 per hour

Aldi hands shopworkers another pay rise to £11.40 per hour

The discount supermarket group said workers within the M25 will see their pay rise to £12.85 per hour.

Public more concerned than reassured after Budget, poll suggests

Public more concerned than reassured after Budget, poll suggests

Individual policies have proved popular, but the Budget has made little difference to overall views of the Government’s handling of the economy.

Raab: It is improper to discuss bullying inquiry

Raab: It is improper to discuss bullying inquiry

Adam Tolley KC is investigating the Deputy Prime Minister’s conduct.

Met Police clearly has a problem, says Raab, amid reports of ‘atrocious’ review

Met Police clearly has a problem, says Raab, amid reports of ‘atrocious’ review

The Justice Secretary said the UK Government wanted a ‘no-holds barred review’ from Baroness Casey into the Met’s internal culture.

US bank deal helps lift London stocks after week of troubles

US bank deal helps lift London stocks after week of troubles

Shares rose in the FTSE 100 after US banks provided £25 billion to First Republic Bank.

Openreach pauses launch of broadband discounts after Ofcom delay

Openreach pauses launch of broadband discounts after Ofcom delay

Ofcom planned to unveil a decision on the consultation by the end of the month but said it will take around two months longer than previously planned.

Government and education unions to hold ‘intensive talks’ after strikes

Government and education unions to hold ‘intensive talks’ after strikes

Discussions will focus on pay, conditions and workload reduction.

Billion-pound business deal could push up prices for NHS – competition watchdog

Billion-pound business deal could push up prices for NHS – competition watchdog

UnitedHealth said it planned to take over Emis last June for £1.2 billion.

Demand for foreign holidays recovers to pre-virus levels – survey

Demand for foreign holidays recovers to pre-virus levels – survey

Since March 18 last year, arrivals into the UK have no longer needed to take any tests or complete any forms.

Striking doctors could meet Health Secretary ‘as soon as this afternoon’

Striking doctors could meet Health Secretary ‘as soon as this afternoon’

The British Medical Association says junior doctor pay has fallen in real terms by 26% since 2008/09 and reversing this would require a 35.3% rise.

How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union at train operators will walk out in a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions on Saturday.

DUP leader denies being pressured by US politicians to accept new Brexit deal

DUP leader denies being pressured by US politicians to accept new Brexit deal

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said politicians in the US administration and on Capitol Hill were ‘very understanding’ of his party’s stance.

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