Urgent reform needed to restore trust in UK constitution, warn think tanks September 19, 2023 An urgent reset is required in order to restore trust in the UK’s constitution, two top think tanks have warned. Faith in Britain’s political system has been shaken after a “tumultuous” string of events — from the Brexit process, the Covid-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis — a report by the Institute for [...]
Russell Brand: Pan Macmillan publisher ‘pausing’ all future projects with comedian September 18, 2023 Russell Brand’s publisher has announced it is “pausing” all future book projects with the comedian after allegations of sexual assault were made against him. Bluebird, an imprint of Pan Macmillan, has published Brand’s titles including Recovery: Freedom From Our Addictions and Mentors: How To Help And Be Helped in recent years. An Imprint is a [...]
CBI races to raise cash as member walkout leaves ‘short-term’ finance challenges September 17, 2023 The CBI is facing "short-term" challenges to maintain its financial footing after a member walkout
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
Fifa opens disciplinary case against Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales over kiss August 24, 2023 Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales’ refusal to quit over his kiss on Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso is set to be tested after Fifa opened proceedings against him. It comes on the eve of an emergency meeting of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), at which action is expected to be taken over the conduct [...]
McDonald’s sets up investigations unit after sexual harassment claims July 21, 2023 The UK boss of McDonald’s has appointed a new unit to crack down on sexual harassment and bullying after admitting the business has “fallen short”. Alistair Macrow said the investigation handling unit will able to refer cases to specialist investigators. It comes after more than 100 past and present workers at the fast food chain [...]
McDonald’s UK apologises after 100 workers allege sexual harassment or bullying July 18, 2023 The boss of McDonald’s in the UK has apologised after more than 100 workers at the fast food chain, past and present, alleged they had been sexually harassed or assaulted or subjected to racism or bullying. Alistair Macrow told the BBC the company had “fallen short” in some cases after the corporation spoke to dozens [...]
Tories won’t probe groping claim against London mayoral hopeful Daniel Korski June 27, 2023 The Conservative Party has indicated it won’t open an investigation into an allegation of sexual assault by Tory mayoral candidate Daniel Korski. The party told the PA news agency that it “does not conduct investigations where the party would not be considered to have primary jurisdiction”. Daisy Goodwin, a TV producer and novelist, wrote in [...]
Odey suspends flagship hedge fund after redemption pressure – reports June 27, 2023 Odey Asset Management has suspended its flagship hedge fund after it was hit with redemption requests following the removal of founder Crispin Odey, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.
I’d love to be an MP, but Britain is still too ashamed of open political ambition June 20, 2023 When I was asked if I wanted to be an MP, I fudged an answer because I knew it would be met with scepticism . But our stifled laughs mean we're stuck in a doom loop of bad politicians, writes Adam Hawksbee