4 h. ago ChatGPT updates will be delayed because of interest in new features, OpenAI boss Sam Altman warns

Chief executive had previously said interest in new image tool meant its computers were ‘melting’

Events

7 h. ago Heathrow boss to be questioned by MPs over airport’s closure

Chief executive Thomas Woldbye will give evidence to the Transport Select Committee on Wednesday.

Society

12 h. ago Town hall rich list: Nearly 100 council employees earn more than prime minister in London

Westminster City Council tops a ‘Town Hall Rich List’ revealed on the same day as council tax goes up across the country

Politics

20 h. ago Sarah Benson: from a PhD in explosives to overseeing integrity in Australian sport

The former forensic scientist was given a baptism of fire in her new role but says she has the skillset to tackle the combustible world of sport Sarah Benson is the forensic scientist who has been appointed sport’s top cop as chief executive of Sport Integrity Australia. Her CV includes working on federal police responses to the Bali bombings, the downing of MH17 in Ukraine and the volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island.That experience prepared the 47-year-old for a not-straightforward initiation, where she found herself at the centre of the ferocious debate around illicit drugs in sport just as the AFL and the code’s players were finalising an update to the controversial “three-strike” policy. Continue reading...

Events

28 h. ago Health insurance CEO admits to hiring private investigators to dig up dirt on patients, doctors and politicians

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to ‘uncover any illegal activity’ as has launched an investigation into Superior HealthPlan and its chief executive Mark Sanders

Science

35 h. ago Primark boss resigns over 'immensely disappointing' behaviour

Paul Marchant - the chief executive of Primark - has resigned over his behaviour towards a woman

Politics

36 h. ago Primark boss Paul Marchant quits after 'error of judgement' in behaviour towards female colleague in a 'social environment'

Primark's parent firm, Associated British Foods (ABF), said Paul Marchant has stepped down as chief executive of the high street fashion brand with immediate effect following an investigation.

Events

37 h. ago Primark boss Paul Marchant resigns over 'inappropriate behaviour' allegations

Associated British Foods confirmed Paul Marchant has stepped down as chief executive with immediate effect following a probe.

Politics

37 h. ago Primark boss quits after 'error of judgement' in behaviour towards female colleague in a 'social environment'

Primark's parent firm, Associated British Foods (ABF), said Paul Marchant has stepped down as chief executive of the high street fashion brand with immediate effect following an investigation.

Events

37 h. ago Primark boss Paul Marchant resigns with immediate effect over 'inappropriate behaviour'

Primark’s parent firm, Associated British Foods (ABF), said Paul Marchant has stepped down as chief executive of the high street fashion brand with immediate effect following an investigation.

Politics

3 d. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe could be dealt major blow as Newcastle United eye Manchester United move

Man United chief operating officer, Collette Roche, has reportedly emerged as a candidate for the chief executive vacancy at Newcastle United.

Economics

3 d. ago Glass Lewis criticises Goldman’s ‘egregious’ executive bonuses

Proxy adviser calls for shareholders to reject chief executive David Solomon and president John Waldron’s $80mn awards

Politics

4 d. ago Bill Sweeney survives but unedifying saga has done English rugby little good

The chief executive of the Rugby Football Union survived a vote of no confidence by a decisive margin

Events

4 d. ago Heathrow boss: better energy supply to avoid outage repeat could cost £1bn

Airlines could face higher charges to fund new system at airport, which was affected last week by substation fireThe chief executive of Heathrow has said it could cost about £1bn to install a more resilient power supply system to prevent a repeat of the outage that shut Europe’s busiest airport last week, and that airlines could pay higher charges to help fund it.Thomas Woldbye, who has been criticised for going to bed on the night of the crisis so he could be “better rested” to handle the fallout the following day, has said he was frustrated the incident occurred and would like to have handled it better. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Heathrow boss: better power supply to avoid outage repeat could cost £1bn

Airlines could face higher charges to help fund new system at airport, which was shut down by substation fireThe chief executive of Heathrow has said it could cost about £1bn to install a more resilient power supply system to prevent a repeat of the outage that shut Europe’s busiest airport last week, and that airlines could pay higher charges to help fund it.Thomas Woldbye, who has been criticised for going to bed on the night of the crisis so he could be “better rested” to handle the fallout the following day, has said he was frustrated the incident occurred and would like to have handled it better. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Energy giant SSE names new chief executive on £1 million salary plus bonuses

“The board concluded that Martin was the outstanding candidate in a very competitive process”

Economics

4 d. ago Bill Sweeney: Rugby Football Union chief executive survives vote of no confidence

Interim chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has described the outcome as ‘emphatic’ and ‘decisive’

Politics

5 d. ago RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney survives vote of no confidence at special general meeting

The embattled Sweeney had been facing a revolt in the game

Politics

5 d. ago Queen Camilla marks ITV's 70th birthday with a special visit to the Trigger Point set

The Queen, 77, was welcomed to the set in London by Dame Carolyn McCall, the chief executive of ITV, lead actress Vicky McClure, and Trigger Point's executive producer Jed Mercurio.

Politics

5 d. ago Confidence is key, but the Spring Statement didn't deliver much of it for personal finances

Tom Ham, group chief executive at Calton, discusses whether Rachel Reeves delivered a Budget or statement and what its impact will be on finances

Politics