MPs call for greater clarity over government’s Brexit immigration policy October 2, 2019 MPs have called on home secretary Priti Patel to clarify the government’s no-deal Brexit immigration policy amid confusion over the status of EU residents after the Halloween deadline. In a letter dated 25 September, Patel stated that much of the freedom of movement framework will remain in place after 31 October – the current Brexit [...]
Female bosses launch campaign to close the gender pay gap October 2, 2019 A group of more than 100 successful businesswomen have launched a campaign calling for an end to the gender pay gap. Read more: Closing your gender pay gap – some practical steps to take now The business chiefs have set up an initiative called #MeTooPay, which will allow women to share examples of good and [...]
Burger King’s milkshake tweet ‘incited violence’, ad watchdog rules October 2, 2019 Burger King has been censured for inciting violence after the fast food chain promoted its milkshakes just days before a banana and salted caramel drink was launched at Nigel Farage. In May, a branch of rival McDonalds in Edinburgh halted sales of milkshakes and ice creams during a nearby political rally due to a string [...]
Public relations firm Kekst CNC appoints Robbie Gibb as adviser October 2, 2019 Public relations firm Kekst CNC has appointed Sir Robbie Gibb, the former communications director to Theresa May, as a senior adviser. Gibb has been tapped to advise the Kekst CNC’s board and management teams both in the US and internationally. The former Downing Street spin doctor previously worked as head of BBC Westminster, overseeing the [...]
Asos to appoint Ocado boss to board as it plots leadership shake-up October 1, 2019 Asos is set to announce a raft of new boardroom appointments as it looks to rebuild investor confidence after a series of profit warnings. The online retailer will tomorrow announce several new non-executive directors, including Luke Jensen, the chief executive of Ocado’s tech solutions arm, Sky News reported. Read more: Asos profit warning: Three factors [...]
Duke and Duchess of Sussex sue Mail on Sunday as they launch attack on Fleet Street October 1, 2019 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have filed a lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday as they launched a blistering attack on the press over its “ruthless campaign” against them. In a statement posted to the couple’s website, Prince Harry said they were suing the newspaper over alleged misuse of private information, copyright infringement and [...]
Mark Zuckerberg says control over Facebook prevented him being fired October 1, 2019 Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has admitted he would have been fired on several occasions were it not for his total control over the company. “So one of the things that I’ve been lucky about in building this company is, you know, I kind of have voting control of the company, and that’s something I focused [...]
Vice Media on verge of deal to snap up digital media firm Refinery29 October 1, 2019 Vice Media is said to be in the final stages of discussions with Refinery29 about a takeover of the female-focused digital media company. The two companies have agreed on most of the details for a combined cash and share buyout, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Read more: DC Thomson [...]
Airbnb ‘plots direct listing’ instead of traditional IPO for hotly-anticipated float October 1, 2019 Airbnb is said to be shunning a traditional initial public offering (IPO) in favour of a less conventional direct listing when it floats on the public market next year. The San Francisco-based tech giant is currently making preparations for a listing that would not involve creating any new shares, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with [...]
Thomas Cook’s Belgian operations announce bankruptcy October 1, 2019 Thomas Cook’s operations in Belgium have officially been declared bankrupt, putting 500 jobs at risk. A commercial court today ruled that Thomas Cook Retail Belgium – the largest Belgian subsidiary of the collapsed travel giant – had collapsed into administration. Read more: FRC watchdog probes EY audit of Thomas Cook accounts The retail arm had [...]
