Good Afternoon,
We have been gone for a while but now we are back! Has much been happening since we’ve been gone?
Let’s get into this week’s news round
Boris Johnson may have misled Parliament over Partygate on four occasions, MPs investigating his conduct say. // Evidence strongly suggests breaches of coronavirus rules would have been "obvious" to Mr Johnson, the privileges committee said in an update.
Sue Gray: Tory MPs angry over Labour job for Partygate probe chief // Conservative MPs have expressed anger that Partygate investigator Sue Gray has been offered a job as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff.
Matt Hancock: More leaked texts mock people in hotel quarantine // People in hotel quarantine during lockdown were mocked during exchanges between ministers and officials, leaked texts appear to show.
Stephen Bear jailed for sharing sex video on OnlyFans // Reality TV contestant Stephen Bear has been jailed for 21 months for sharing a private video of him having sex with his ex-partner.
Cambridge University's Jason Arday becomes youngest black professor // Diagnosed with autism and global development delay in his early years, Jason Arday was unable to speak until he was 11 years old and could not read or write until he was 18. Now aged 37, he is about to become the youngest black person ever appointed to a professorship at the University of Cambridge.
Jason Arday Complaints about my drunken behaviour saved my life, says MP Neil Coyle // MP Neil Coyle has thanked a parliamentary assistant and journalist for "possibly saving my life", after they complained about his behaviour.
Bahrain Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso edges out Red Bulls in second practice // Fernando Alonso pipped pre-season favourites Red Bull to set the pace in practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Aston Martin driver was 0.169 seconds quicker than world champion Max Verstappen, with the second Red Bull of Sergio Perez third fastest.
Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss 'happy' for Marcus Rashford following Man Utd forward's upturn in form // Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is "really happy" for Marcus Rashford following the Manchester United forward's upturn in form.
Nicky Butt says club have overtaken Liverpool on pitch under Erik ten Hag // Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt believes his old club have overtaken great rivals Liverpool on the pitch - but are still lagging behind in their work off the field.
First class stamp price to rise to £1.10 // The price of a first class stamp is to rise above £1 in April, Royal Mail has announced. From 3 April, first class stamps will increase by 15p to £1.10, while second class stamps will rise by 7p to 75p.
Energy Price Guarantee expected to continue at same level in April // The chancellor is expected to extend the Energy Price Guarantee at current levels for a further three months, the BBC understands. Typical household energy bills were scheduled to rise to £3,000 a year from April, but calls have been made for the government to retain its current level of support with the cap at £2,500.
Renting: Tenants seek 'bills included’ homes as energy costs rise // All-inclusive rents are rising up the list of priorities among people searching for somewhere to live, according to property portal Rightmove. The phrase "bills included" is second on the list of search terms, having been fourth a year earlier, reflecting the pressure of surging prices.
