Group of 17 former gymnasts sue crisis-hit British Gymnastics for ‘decades of systemic abuse’

Group of 17 former gymnasts sue crisis-hit British Gymnastics for ‘decades of systemic abuse’ including allegations of gaslighting, body shaming and bullying The alleged victims are suing for ‘negligence and breach of duty’   They claim they were subjected to ‘persistent abuse’ by coaches that has caused them ‘serious and continuing psychological and physical damage’ The … Read more

TALK OF THE TOWN: Crisis-hit Eton drafts top City PR firm to help rebuild its image

It’s been the year from hell for Eton – the school that famously hates attention – and now I can reveal things have got so bad they have drafted in a top City PR firm to rebuild its image. Brunswick Group – famous for high-profile crisis management and eye-watering prices – has been appointed to … Read more

Host of bosses at crisis-hit firms quietly hike pay

Bosses took pay cut to get firms through Covid crisis, but they’re already on full salaries again…even at firms facing enormous losses like easyJet By Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 10 October 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 10 October 2020 A host of bosses at crisis-hit airlines, hotels and retailers have … Read more

Great British sell-off: Crisis-hit firms forced to slim down

Two of Britain’s best-known companies unveil plans to shake up their businesses in bumper sell-off By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 24 July 2020 | Updated: 22:07 BST, 24 July 2020 Two of Britain’s best-known companies have unveiled plans to shake up their businesses in a bumper sell-off.  Centrica, the owner … Read more

Tributes to grandmother, 96, who died at crisis-hit care home

Tributes have been paid to a 96-year-old grandmother who died at care home that has been ravaged by coronavirus. Barbara Wells, 96, died at Stanley Park Care Home in County Durham on Monday after contracting the deadly disease. The Stanley care home is one of the worst hit in the country and staff are ‘deeply … Read more