Treasury Committee chief: I had my JP Morgan bonus cut for taking maternity leave November 5, 2023 Harriett Baldwin, who chairs the Treasury Committee, told the Observer that she experienced a “glass ceiling” while working at the investment bank.
Crispin Odey leaving hedge fund following misconduct allegations June 11, 2023 Crispin Odey is to leave Odey Asset Management, the partnership said on Saturday, following a series of allegations of misconduct.
Still “jeopardy” over CBI future, but new prez Rupert Soames says firms are re-engaging February 7, 2024 The new boss of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) revealed that there is still some doubt as to whether the business lobby group can survive the scandal. Speaking to the BBC, the CBI’s new president Rupert Soames admitted that the organisation has to refinance its bank debt in autumn of this year. He explained [...]
CBI: New booze policy warns alcohol can lead to “increased risk of accidents” occurring August 28, 2023 The CBI's new code of conduct looks to turn the page on a series of harassment scandals that led to the ouster of its former DG
Number of passengers reported for ‘intrusive staring’ on tube goes up following TfL campaign April 20, 2022 The number of passengers reported for “intrusive staring” on the tube network has gone up following a Transport for London (TfL) campaign. Aiming to root out the sexual harassment faced by women on the network, the campaign invites people to report also “intrusive staring of a sexual nature”, as it is considered “sexual harassment.” “It’s [...]
Labour to strengthen workers’ rights ‘within first 100 days’, Rayner says October 8, 2023 Labour will implement plans to bolster workers’ rights within 100 days of taking office, Angela Rayner said today.
Tony Danker: CBI boss steps down amid sexual misconduct allegation March 6, 2023 The head of the Confederation of British Industry, Tony Danker, has stepped down from the role amid misconduct allegations. The announcement was made in the Guardian, after the publication reported that the CBI had hired lawyers to investigate alleged impropriety. The CBI insisted it takes all allegations “extremely seriously” but until an investigation in completed [...]
Former CBI boss insists organisation did not have a ‘toxic culture’ May 21, 2023 Former CBI chief Dame Carolyn Fairbairn has insisted the organisation did not have a toxic culture as she broke her silence on the sexual misconduct scandal that has engulfed the body in recent months.
CBI appoints new executive to revamp culture after sexual abuse claims May 16, 2023 The Confederation of British Industry, the lobbying group dealing with accusations of sexual misconduct, has hired a new executive to crack down on its toxic culture. Chief people officer Elizabeth Wallace has been hired to implement a series of reforms at the under-pressure trade body. It comes after the CBI fired its director general and [...]
Odey: Hedge fund in ‘active discussions’ with brokers amid misconduct allegations June 9, 2023 Odey Asset Management has revealed it is in “active discussions” with its broker partners, after fresh misconduct allegations published against its founder led banks to review their relationship with the fund. It followed a report in the Financial Times (FT) – together with Tortoise Media – which included several allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct [...]