Harry Styles was drawn to Olivia Wilde’s ‘intelligence and independent nature’ during on-set romance

Harry Styles‘ budding romance with Olivia Wilde recently went public. And details from the three-time Grammy nominee’s new relationship are continuing to emerge, as things get serious. Styles was reportedly drawn to Wilde’s ‘intelligence and independent nature’ when their on-set romance began in the fall, while working together on Don’t Worry Darling. Attractive qualities: Harry … Read more

ASOS accused of ‘ripping off’ independent jewellery brand’s design

ASOS is accused of ‘ripping off’ independent jeweller’s earrings after REJECTING the brand when it applied to be featured on site’s Marketplace Studio Cult, in New York City, took to Twitter to share screenshots of the designs Creative Director Yuliya Veligurskaya had been rejected from ASOS Marketplace  Twitter quick to spot likeness between Studio Cult’s … Read more

Independent panel to resolve trade disagreements instead of European Court of Justice

Britain and the EU will seek international help if they clash over trade in the future to avoid using the European Court of Justice, it was confirmed today. Boris Johnson said that ‘independent third party arbitration’ would be used if either side felt it was being ‘unfairly undercut’ by the other. The Prime Minister was … Read more

Independent shops urge government to support retailers with £2billion returned by supermarkets

Several supermarkets have agreed to waive the business rates holiday and hand over the money saved. Here, we take a look at what it means: – What are business rates? Business rates are paid by every commercial property in the UK. They are similar to council tax for residential properties and are collected by local authorities … Read more

Eton provost LORD WALDERGRAVE says school ‘prides itself on independent, critical thinking’ amid row

Recently, a false narrative has been circulating in the national – and even international – media about Eton. Someone might even say it was fake news. The narrative is that a teacher has been sacked for preparing a video lecture about radical feminist doctrines on gender which put forward an alternative viewpoint for discussion by … Read more

One in seven of those who hold society’s most powerful positions went to top ten independent schools

Whether educating prime ministers or royalty, Eton has long had a reputation as a training ground for the powerful. And a new study quantifying the school’s impact on British society has confirmed its influence in all spheres of public life. Eton College, whose alumni include Boris Johnson, David Cameron and Prince William, is officially the … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: Independent directors don’t fix a frail boardroom

As we know from Carillion, Arcadia-Top Shop owner Taveta and other recent corporate imbroglios, a line-up of seemingly robust independent directors does not stop businesses going wrong. Powerful executives at Carillion published misleading financial reports before it headed into insolvency. Sir Philip Green, who decorated his board with respected business and legal figures, still sold … Read more

Hut Group seeks to silence critics with new Independent director

Under fire Hut Group seeks to silence critics: Independent director appointed to address governance fears By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:07 GMT, 17 November 2020 | Updated: 22:07 GMT, 17 November 2020 The Hut Group has appointed a new independent director to its board to address fears over its governance.  Former Deloitte partner … Read more

BBC will hold independent inquiry into how Martin Bashir landed Diana interview

The BBC has said it will hold a full independent investigation into how it secured the bombshell Princess Diana interview aired on Panorama in 1995.  The broadcaster confirmed that an external probe would examine how journalist Martin Bashir landed the famous chat with the Princess, in which she spoke candidly about her marriage.  The announcement … Read more

Boris Johnson tells EU to ‘get real’ and treat UK as an independent state if it wants a deal

Boris Johnson tells EU to ‘get real’ and treat UK as an independent state if it wants a post-Brexit trade deal – as he’s warned avoiding No Deal is best for a good relationship with Joe Biden Boris Johnson issues warning that major obstacles remained in talks with the EU  EU negotiator Michel Barnier arrives … Read more