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Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs

Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs
BBC News Wednesday 21 October 2026, 15:58 UTC 1 min read
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Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.

Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.
Kashim Chowdhury (ORG)
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