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Wales: sexual abuse claims against former bishop and vicar

Wales: sexual abuse claims against former bishop and vicar
The Church in Wales faces deepening scandal as fresh historical sexual abuse allegations emerge against former bishop Anthony Pierce, already jailed earlier this year for child sexual abuse, and an…

Borrowing costs jump and pound falls on Chancellor's tears

Borrowing costs jump and pound falls on Chancellor's tears
Financial markets reacted sharply this week after Rachel Reeves appeared tearful during Prime Minister’s Questions, after the Government’s sudden U-turn on welfare reforms. Sterling fell by 1% against the dollar,…