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ANZ Bank fined £375k for major governance failures

Australia's ANZ Bank has been slapped with a hefty A$750,000 fine for 'widespread' corporate misconduct and failing to maintain proper share dealing policies for its directors, following a landmark Federal Court ruling.

Ben & Jerry's Founders Decry Unilever Spin-Off Plan

Exclusive: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield condemn Unilever's decision to exclude the iconic ice cream brand from its London listing, warning it risks destroying the company's founding ethical principles.

Reporting on Far-Right Without Amplifying Hate

Explore the critical ethical challenge facing modern newsrooms: how to cover extremist movements and far-right ideologies responsibly without inadvertently promoting their messages or platforms.

Reeves Vows OBR Power Over Labour Manifesto Costings

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to give the Office for Budget Responsibility new powers to independently cost Labour's election manifesto, marking a major shift in UK economic policy and transparency.

Health Secretary's Coca-Cola Meeting Sparks Row

New Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces scrutiny after meeting with Coca-Cola executives, raising questions about corporate influence on public health policy just days into the new Labour government.

Specsavers Director Suspended Over Secret Santa Expenses

A senior director at Specsavers has been suspended after allegedly charging the company for a Secret Santa gift. The optics giant confirms an internal investigation is underway into the serious breach of expenses policy.

Nestlé CEO fired after secret affair with marketing VP

Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider has been abruptly fired after a secret romantic relationship with a marketing executive he promoted to Vice President of Americas Marketing just 18 months after meeting her, in a dramatic corporate governance scandal.

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.

Nestlé fires top exec Laurent Freixe for conduct breach

Exclusive: Laurent Freixe, a veteran Nestlé executive and CEO of Zone Latin America, has been abruptly dismissed by the food and drink giant for a serious breach of the company's code of conduct, the Independent can reveal.

Woman reveals depressing reason she quit her job

A woman reveals the shocking reality of modern office life that made her walk out for good. Her viral confession about pointless corporate tasks will make you rethink your own job.

Anti-DEI Campaigner Appointed to Top Think Tank Role

Exclusive: The activist who successfully pressured over 100 major US firms to abandon their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion pledges has been appointed a Senior Fellow at a prestigious Westminster think tank. Discover the details of his new swanky gig and

Cracker Barrel's 'Anti-Woke' Turn: DEI & Pride Axed

US restaurant giant Cracker Barrel makes a stark pivot, removing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) language and LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise in a bid to win back its conservative customer base.

Cracker Barrel's Rightward Turn Ignites Culture War

The iconic US comfort food chain Cracker Barrel is embroiled in controversy, ditching its neutral stance to openly champion right-wing causes, alienating customers and igniting a fierce debate on corporate activism.

Cracker Barrel Removes Pride Support After Backlash

US restaurant chain Cracker Barrel sparks controversy and accusations of 'caving' after quietly deleting its Pride Month support and DEI initiatives from its website, following conservative criticism.

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.

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