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Nestlé UK CEO sacked over undisclosed relationship

Nestlé's UK & Ireland boss, Stefano Agostini, has been abruptly dismissed after nearly four decades with the company for failing to disclose a personal relationship with a colleague, breaching strict corporate governance rules.

Blue Wiggle Accused of Undermining Ex-CEO in Lawsuit

Explosive allegations emerge as The Wiggles' ex-CEO, Paul Field, sues for unfair dismissal, claiming Anthony Field (The Blue Wiggle) systematically undermined his leadership, leading to his controversial ousting from the children's entertainment empire.

Fossil Fuel Giants Exposed: Bending the World to Their Will

A new Guardian investigation exposes the immense power fossil fuel extractors wield over global politics and economies. Discover how their influence shapes our world and why supporting fearless, independent journalism is crucial to holding them to account

ABC Editor's Luxury 'Junket' Funded by Lobbying Firm

ABC's Political Editor Andrew Greene faces scrutiny after an all-expenses-paid trip to a five-star Italian golf resort, raising serious questions about journalistic independence and corporate influence.

Cracker Barrel's 'Woke' Rebrand Sparks Fury and Sales Crash

Iconic US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel faces a fierce customer backlash and plummeting sales after a drastic 'woke' rebrand alienates its conservative core base. The brand's attempt to modernise its values has been met with accusations of betrayal and

Evergrande Delisted from Hong Kong Stock Exchange

China Evergrande Group, the embattled property developer at the heart of the nation's real estate crisis, has been formally delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. This marks a dramatic endpoint for a firm whose staggering $300bn debt sent shockwaves

NY Firm Buys 28 Wyoming Newspapers, Sparks News Desert Fears

A New York-based media conglomerate, NMC, has acquired nearly all of Wyoming's local newspapers, raising profound concerns about the future of independent journalism, community voice, and the potential rise of 'news deserts' in the American West.

Sacked exec's hotel nightmare after company card axed

A high-flying banker was sacked via email and then faced a luxury hotel bill nightmare after his corporate card was instantly cancelled. This is the story of his desperate night in a Mayfair penthouse.

AI Expense Scandal: Workers Forge Receipts with ChatGPT

Exclusive investigation reveals a surge in employees using artificial intelligence to fabricate expense claims, costing British firms millions. Experts warn of a 'new frontier' in corporate fraud as AI tools become sophisticated enough to generate convinc

Nexstar's $7.6bn Tegna Takeover Collapses

The blockbuster $7.6 billion acquisition of Tegna by Nexstar Media Group has been abruptly terminated following intense scrutiny from US regulators and political figures, marking a major setback for media consolidation.

CBS exec demoted in diversity policy shake-up

CBS executive Katherine Merrill has been demoted from her role as Senior Vice President of Communications, sparking debate over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies in corporate America.

UK CEOs get third year of record pay rises

Top executives in the UK have enjoyed another year of soaring salaries, with pay packages hitting record highs as the gap between corporate leaders and average workers widens.

Tech CEO earns £94M - 1,300x worker pay

A little-known tech company has come under fire after appointing a new CEO with a staggering £94 million salary package, dwarfing the average employee wage by 1,300 times.

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