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‘Flurry of bets’ and ‘Corbyn better than Johnson’

[ad_1] The Financial Times reports on what they call a "flurry of bets" as four people linked to the prime minister are being looked into over allegations of bets on the date of the July election. During the Leaders' Special on the BBC's Question Time programme on Thursday, Rishi Sunak said he was "incredibly angry" to learn of the allegations.The paper's front page also looks at a report which found
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Harriet Harman wants zero tolerance for sexual harassment by MPs

[ad_1] Just nowBy Sima Kotecha, Senior UK CorrespondentBBCHarriet Harman said women "were being exploited and abused"There must be “a fierce zero tolerance for sexual harassment and abuse” in Westminster, former MP Harriet Harman has said.In a BBC News interview, she said women working in Parliament were being “exploited and abused” and the general election was an opportunity for a new generation of MPs to make a cultural change. She also called on
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Tenth inmate dies in three months

[ad_1] A tenth inmate has died at a prison in just over three months amid claims of drug misuse by prisoners.Warren Manners, 38, is the latest to have died at HMP Parc in Bridgend, which is run by Security company G4S.Nine other inmates have died since 27 February, including four believed to be drug-related, while one prison staff member has been arrested in connection with drug dealing there.A spokesperson for
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Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one season

[ad_1] Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has left the club by mutual consent after just one season at Stamford Bridge.Pochettino, 52, took charge of Chelsea on 1 July, signing a two-year contract with the option of a further year.The Argentine was under pressure after an underwhelming first half of the season but a run of five successive wins to end the season ensured they finished sixth in the Premier League.Chelsea were
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Queen Camilla will buy no more real-fur items

[ad_1] The Queen's move follows in the footsteps of Elizabeth II, who, in 2019, indicated she would acquire no new real-fur products.That did not mean she stopped wearing existing items, though - and the Queen's letter to Peta does not rule this out either.An International Fur Federation spokesman rejected the criticism of real fur."It is the right of everyone to decide what to wear," he said."Many people still buy fur
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Police investigate death of woman found on beach

Panama City Beach Police are investigating the death of a Louisiana woman who fell from a moving Jeep on Front Beach Road. The incident occurred on June 13, 2024, at approximately 12:02 a.m. near the Hidden Lagoon Golf and Racetrack. Key details of the incident: Victim: Sherry Richie, 49, from New Iberia, Louisiana Location: Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, Florida Time: Around 12:02 a.m. on June 13, 2024 Vehicle: Jeep Wrangler with doors