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Jane Street scandal unearths lapses during ex-SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch’s regime? All you need to know

Buch served from March 2022 to February 2025, a period during which she promised strict oversight, use of AI for surveillance, and protection of small investors.

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Bharat Bandh on July 9: Will schools, colleges, banks remain closed tomorrow? Check details here

A nationwide strike is sheduled for Wednesday, July 9, involving over 25 crore workers from formal and informal sectors, as part of a Bharat Bandh organized by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions. The strike is expected to…

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Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks

Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes. ​Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes. Parents who experience pregnancy loss…

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Postmasters await compensation report, but findings on blame months away

The first part of the final report into the Post Office IT scandal is due to be published at midday. ​The first part of the final report into the Post Office IT scandal is due to be published at midday. The…

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Nursery teachers to get £4,500 to work in disadvantaged areas

A new scheme will see early years teachers offered a financial incentive to work in areas with highest needs. ​A new scheme will see early years teachers offered a financial incentive to work in areas with highest needs. A new scheme…

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Government urged to keep education plans for children with special needs

Campaigners warn thousands of children could lose access to education if the plans are abolished. ​Campaigners warn thousands of children could lose access to education if the plans are abolished. Campaigners warn thousands of children could lose access to education if…

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King says France and UK face ‘complex threats’

Emmanuel Macron arrives for a three-day trip and is expected to address Parliament later. ​Emmanuel Macron arrives for a three-day trip and is expected to address Parliament later. Emmanuel Macron arrives for a three-day trip and is expected to address Parliament…

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Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister says

Bridget Phillipson does not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will “come at a cost”. ​Bridget Phillipson does not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will “come at a cost”. Bridget Phillipson does not commit…

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Reform MP loses whip after business Covid loan claims

James McMurdock denies any wrongdoing over claims relating to pandemic-era loans taken out by his companies. ​James McMurdock denies any wrongdoing over claims relating to pandemic-era loans taken out by his companies. James McMurdock denies any wrongdoing over claims relating to…

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Labour might be down, but it’s not necessarily out – voters reflect on a year in power

What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg. ​What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg. What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg. 

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