Metro Bank Investors Urged to Reject Pay Report
Shareholder adviser ISS recommends voting against Metro Bank's pay report, citing a bonus scheme that could give CEO Dan Frumkin a £60m windfall as 'significantly out of line' with market standards.
Category : Lobbying
Louisiana Senator Helped Meta, Then Sold Adjacent Land
A Louisiana state senator helped secure Meta's largest datacenter. Then he and his partners bought and sold land around the site, raising ethics concerns.
MPs Urge CMA to Probe Live Nation's Market Dominance
A new report calls for a CMA investigation into Live Nation's market dominance, citing control of 58% of primary tickets and a 'climate of fear' in the industry.
Tom Brady Recruits Premium Talent for Fox
Tom Brady is actively recruiting premium talent for Fox Sports, fulfilling his role as ambassador. He helped lure Zlatan Ibrahimovic and others, enhancing Fox's roster.
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End of CBS News Radio: A Personal Loss for Network News
The granddaughter of CBS founder William S Paley reflects on the end of CBS News Radio, a service that has been a trusted news source for nearly a century.
Trump Challenges Pro-GOP Winery's '45-47' Trademark
Donald Trump's legal team files to cancel a California winery's trademark for '45-47' wine, despite the brand's strong pro-Republican stance, citing false endorsement and consumer confusion.
Blagojevich on Life After Pardon: Lobbying, Book, Cameos
Rod Blagojevich, pardoned by Trump, now does consulting, lobbying, and has a book called 'Framed, F***ed and Freed.' He also does Cameos and advocates for criminal justice reform.
Queen 'Very Keen' for Andrew to Be Trade Envoy
Trade minister Chris Bryant revealed the late Queen Elizabeth was 'very keen' for Prince Andrew to be appointed a trade envoy, despite concerns over his suitability.
Queen Elizabeth II 'very keen' for Andrew trade role
Newly released memos show the late Queen was 'very keen' for Prince Andrew to take a prominent role promoting UK interests as trade envoy in 2001.
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Google to Negotiate with DeepMind Staff on Unionisation
Google has agreed to enter formal talks with DeepMind employees over union recognition, following concerns about AI use in weapons development.
Trump Donor Paul Singer Eyes Millions in Thames Water Deal
Billionaire Trump donor Paul Singer could profit from Thames Water rescue. Hedge fund Elliott leads creditor consortium, demanding leniency on fines and targets.
US Official Granted Visa to Fugitive Polish Minister Ziobro
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau instructed officials to issue a visa to Zbigniew Ziobro, Poland's former justice minister facing 26 charges for alleged misuse of crime victims' fund, enabling his escape from Hungary to the US.
Finance Bill Reflects Industry Lobbying, Expert Says
Iain Ramsay criticizes the enhancing financial services bill for downgrading the Financial Ombudsman Service, calling it pure interest-group lobbying by the finance industry.
Apple's Siri Revamp Prioritizes Privacy to Outpace Rivals
Apple plans a major Siri overhaul with privacy-focused features like auto-deleting chat histories, aiming to differentiate from competitors amid AI concerns.
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Trump's Portfolio Executes 3,700 Trades in Three Months
Donald Trump's trading portfolio made over 3,700 trades in three months, valued up to $750 million, sparking scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest.
Louis Theroux Joins Anti-War Charity as Ambassador
Documentary-maker Louis Theroux becomes ambassador for In Place of War's new donor collective, supporting communities affected by conflict and climate crisis.
Martin Lewis Urges Pension Check to Stop Ex Getting Funds
Martin Lewis warns that outdated pension forms could leave funds to an ex-partner. He urges updating the expression of wishes form to ensure correct beneficiaries.
Meghan Joins WHO Chief at Online Harm Memorial
The Duchess of Sussex will join WHO director-general Dr Tedros at the Lost Screen Memorial in Geneva, highlighting urgent need for global online child protections.
Major Ebola Outbreaks: 1976 to Present Congo Crisis
A new Ebola outbreak in Congo has 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths. Learn about major outbreaks since 1976, symptoms, transmission, and fatality rates.
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US-Born Teen Lama Studies Near Himalayas to Become Monk
Jalue Dorje, a US-born teen recognized as a reincarnated lama, moves to northern India to study at a Himalayan monastery after high school, aiming to return to teach in Minnesota.
Nonprofit Security for Influencers Raises Tax Concerns
A nonprofit funding bodyguards for conservative influencers may violate tax law, experts say, as donations flow to for-profit content creators.
Malaysia Slams Norway for Cancelling Missile Deal
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim condemns Norway's revocation of export license for Naval Strike Missile system, warning it undermines trust in European defence suppliers.
Home Depot, Lowe's Track Shoppers with License Plate Cameras
Home Depot and Lowe's are deploying AI-powered license plate readers in parking lots to combat theft, but privacy advocates warn the technology also tracks innocent customers' movements.
Nigel Farage Investigated Over £5m Crypto Billionaire Gift
Nigel Farage is under investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog over a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, received before his 2024 election candidacy.
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Soros Foundation Pledges $30M to Fight Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Hate
Open Society Foundations commits $30 million over three years to combat antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate, funding interfaith partnerships and education.
Cate Blanchett Launches Non-Profit to Combat AI Image Theft
Cate Blanchett launches RSL Media, a non-profit to help artists control AI use of their work, voices, and likenesses via a human consent standard.
Sponsors Paid $1M for Sean Duffy's Reality Show
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's road trip reality show drew corporate sponsors paying up to $1 million, raising ethics concerns as he regulates some backers.
Unions Demand Worker Role in Shaping AI Policy
Labour unions in the US are calling for workers to have a seat at the table in developing AI policies, fearing job displacement and exploitation.
Airlines Seek National Ban List for Disruptive Passengers
UK airlines Jet2 and Ryanair are lobbying for a national database to ban disruptive passengers from all flights, citing rising incidents of unruly behaviour post-pandemic.
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Cambridge Seeks Saudi Defence Deal Despite Rights Concerns
Cambridge University's Judge Business School is pursuing a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia's defence ministry for training, sparking alarm over human rights and academic freedom.
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