Saturday morning British news briefing: Today’s headlines of The Telegraph

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1. Jacob Rees-Mogg declares war on a “three-day week” for civil service

Jacob Rees-Mogg said of his “suspicions” that civil servants work only three days a week since the government started a mandarin war in Whitehall.

In an interview with The Telegraph, Mr Rees-Mogg – the cabinet minister in charge of government efficiency – accused civil servants of working from home on Mondays and Fridays because “they think the work week is shorter than it really is”. Read the full story.

2. Exclusive: The ‘victim’ breaks the silence to expose the alleged sexual harassment of the dean of the Church of Christ

A woman who claimed she was sexually harassed by former Dean Christ Church in Oxford spoke for the first time about her experience, saying it was “offensive to try to claim to be a victim”.

Alannah Jeune, formerly known only as “Miss X”, waived her right to anonymity to reveal how the application of the highly respected Professor Martyn Percy, who was supposed to stroke her hair in the sacristy in October 2020, cost her her diploma. tasks. Read the full story.

3. Prince William visits Deborah James at home to grant her a bachelor party

The Duke of Cambridge personally handed over the lady to the home of Deborah James, who visited her family to honor her bowel cancer awareness campaign.

The Duke, who is president of the Royal Marsden Hospital where Dame Deborah was treated, spent time with her husband and children for tea, champagne and personal congratulations. Read the full story.

4. Finland and Sweden should not be allowed to join NATO, says Turkey

The Turkish president on Friday night opposed attempts by Finland and Sweden to join NATO, hitting on their hopes of a quick approach to the military alliance.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a televised address that he could not accept a “positive opinion” on the Nordic countries ’candidacy for membership because he claimed their support was for terrorists. Read the full story.

5. Used cars are now £ 26,000 more expensive than brand new models

Drivers are facing a £ 26,000 “used car premium” payment as manufacturers warn of year-round waiting for new vehicles.

Consumers have to pay thousands more for older cars compared to buying brand new ones. The combination of subdued demand from drivers who do not want to wait for new models and higher interest rates that make it necessary to repay debts has created a huge gap in vehicle costs. Read the full story.

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