Financial services still ‘old boys’ club’ where women ‘risk careers’ to report sexual harassment, MPs told January 17, 2024 Dozens of women have told MPs that the City's financial services sector remains an "old boys club" with inadequate systems for reporting sexual harassment, as part of the Treasury watchdog's investigation into sexism in the Square Mile.
Legal regulator barred ex-Dentons lawyer over sexual misconduct January 15, 2024 A former Dentons lawyer has been barred from being involved in a legal practice by the regulators over sexual misconduct.
Odey Asset Management partners pocket £64m in last payout before wind down January 11, 2024 The partners of Odey Asset Management are set to pocket nearly £64m for the firm’s final year of operations as it is wound down following allegations of sexual assault against founder Crispin Odey.
Peter Bone: Disgraced ex-Tory MP’s partner selected to stand in his seat January 7, 2024 The partner of the disgraced ex-Conservative MP Peter Bone has been selected to stand in his seat in a bid to replace him in the Wellingborough by-election.
Lawyers warn regulator will want to send a strong message over non-financial misconduct December 11, 2023 There has been an uptick in firms facing scrutiny over non-financial misconduct, say lawyers, and this won’t be slowing down anytime soon they have warned. James Alleyne, legal director at Kingsley Napley noted, “non-financial misconduct is clearly a priority for the FCA.” He added: “regulated firms are certainly more conscious than ever about staff behaviour [...]
Diary of a Lawyer: How rape is being decriminalised November 29, 2023 In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged where rape is becoming decriminalised, writes Dr Charlotte Proudman
Bring in mini-golf, the boozy office Christmas party is now history November 27, 2023 In true British style, one activity has long been at the heart of our workplace culture—drinking. But Gen Z employees are shunning booze, and putting an end to the alcohol-laden Christmas party.
More than a third of women sexually harassed on train and Tube journeys – BTP November 18, 2023 More than a third of all British women who travel by railway are likely to be assaulted during their commute, new data commissioned by the British Transport Police (BTP) has revealed. BTP data also indicates that most assaults occur during the evening rush hour when trains are packed and busy. Unacceptable behaviour such as leering, [...]
McDonald’s: Sexual abuse at fast food chain ‘normal’, union chief warns November 14, 2023 The president of the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union, said that it was “normal” for McDonald's employees to be touched inappropriately.
McDonald’s faces UK legal claim as sexual assault allegations intensify November 9, 2023 Alistair Macrow, chief of McDonald’s UK and Ireland, said the company is “determined to root out” behaviour which falls below expected standards.