DEBATE: Are we at risk of overreacting to the story of ‘forced hugging’ at Ted Baker? December 4, 2018 Are we at risk of overreacting to the story of ‘forced hugging’ at Ted Baker? Dr Joanna Williams, author of Women vs Feminism: Why We All Need Liberating from the Gender Wars, says YES. Alarming stories of sleazy bosses taking advantage of vulnerable young women can make it seem as if the workplace hasn’t changed since the 1960s. [...]
Topshop billionaire Sir Philip Green drops legal injunction against the Telegraph February 8, 2019 A High Court judge has officially dropped Sir Philip Green's legal injunction against the Daily Telegraph. The Arcadia chairman had previously prevented the newspaper from publishing allegations of misconduct against five employees, including alleged sexual harassment and racial abuse. Mr Justice Warby granted the Topshop billionaire his request to discontinue the injunction on Friday, just [...]
Monetary policy is too crucial to leave in Labour’s meddling hands April 16, 2019 Even by Donald Trump’s standards, it was an extremely Donald Trump thing to do. Last week, the President nominated Herman Cain for a seat on the board of the Federal Reserve, attempting to hand oversight of the world’s largest economy to a maverick gold-standard enthusiast. The nomination appears to be doomed, largely because of the [...]
Beyonce buys out Ivy Park clothing brand from Topshop billionaire Sir Philip Green November 15, 2018 American singer Beyonce has severed ties with embattled Topshop billionaire Sir Philip Green by buying out his share in their fashion label Ivy Park. Beyonce and Sir Philip launched the gymwear venture in 2016 and the label is sold in Topshop, which is owned by Green’s retail empire Arcadia. But the global pop star has withdrawn [...]
BBVA and Anthemis launch London venture builder for fintech startups October 18, 2018 Spanish banking group BBVA and fintech-focused venture capital firm Anthemis have teamed up to launch a joint venture builder for London fintech startups, beginning with the development of a startup studio. The partnership hopes to find top London startups that can create the next big technologically-innovative products in financial services, deploying capital and resources to [...]
Arcadia concessions to be hit by Debenhams store cuts in latest blow to Sir Philip Green October 28, 2018 Hundreds of Arcadia concession stores are under threat after Debenhams revealed proposals to close 50 branches as part of a cost-cutting bid, in another blow for retail tycoon Sir Philip Green. It comes after Topshop boss Green was named in parliament by Lord Peter Hain as the businessman that blocked The Telegraph reporting on allegations of sexual harassment and [...]
‘Leading businessman’ wins injunction to prevent publication of harassment claims October 24, 2018 A “leading businessman” has won an injunction against the Telegraph to prevent it from publishing sexual harassment and racial abuse claims against him. Five staff who allegedly experienced harassment while working with the figure were silenced with the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), according to the publication. An eight-month investigation into claims of harassment and bullying [...]
Uber executive disciplined over sexual misconduct September 26, 2018 Uber's head of corporate development Cameron Poetzscher was disciplined by the company last year, it emerged today, after it found he had made multiple sexually suggestive and inappropriate comments regarding fellow employees. An investigation by an outside law firm into the allegations was brought to Uber's attention in spring last year. This resulted in a formal warning, a [...]
If any brand has the power to take on toxic masculinity, it’s Gillette January 16, 2019 As I write this, Gillette’s latest advertisement – We Believe: The Best Men Can Be – is kicking up a right old media storm. It’s fair to say that the campaign, which aims to address issues including bullying, violence, and sexual harassment, has provoked an extreme reaction. It’s been branded an “attack on masculinity” by [...]
Gillette needs to sharpen up if it wants to stop ‘toxic masculinity’ January 18, 2019 You’re looking sharp. You’re looking good. You’ve come so far. Clean-cut, handsome alpha males do lots of photogenically masculine things. They hang out dressed in tuxedos, have their tie adjusted by their attractive girlfriend/wife, do a fist clench after a landline phone call at work, and show their young son how to shave and lift weights. [...]