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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.

Ben & Jerry's Sues Unilever Over Israel Operations

Unilever faces a high-stakes legal challenge from its own subsidiary, Ben & Jerry's, over the controversial sale of its Israeli business operations, testing corporate governance and ethical boundaries.

Murdoch's Succession: Lachlan Takes Control in Family Deal

Exclusive details reveal Rupert Murdoch's carefully orchestrated succession plan, confirming Lachlan Murdoch will assume full control of the media empire in a landmark family agreement that reshapes global media power structures.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Cripple FTC Powers

In a landmark legal move, former President Donald Trump is petitioning the Supreme Court to dramatically curtail the powers of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a case that could permanently alter the US regulatory landscape and empower corporate intere

BlackRock's £2.1bn Aletto Power Acquisition Finalised

Investment titan BlackRock secures a landmark $2.6 billion deal to acquire Minnesota Power's parent company, Aletto. This strategic move signals a major shift in energy sector ownership and raises pivotal questions about renewable investment and market co

BBC spends £4k of licence fee cash on 'behaviour' mugs

The BBC is under fire after it was revealed the corporation spent thousands of pounds of licence fee money on branded mugs urging staff to 'call out bad behaviour', sparking outrage over wasteful spending.

Tesla's New $1 Trillion Pay Deal For Elon Musk

Tesla's board is reportedly preparing a new, monumental pay deal for CEO Elon Musk, potentially worth up to $1 trillion, as the electric vehicle giant seeks to secure his leadership for the long term and tie his compensation directly to unprecedented mark

Court Voids Elon Musk's $56bn Tesla Pay Package

A Delaware judge has struck down Elon Musk's unprecedented $56bn Tesla compensation package, labelling it an 'unfathomable sum' and ruling the approval process was deeply flawed.

Elon Musk's £44bn Tesla pay package approved by shareholders

Tesla shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Elon Musk's colossal £44 billion compensation package, reinstating the largest CEO pay deal in corporate history after a legal battle. The vote signals strong investor confidence in Musk's leadership despite

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.

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