11 h. ago Kering closes in on €4bn deal to offload beauty division to L’Oréal

Sale represents first big restructuring move by chief executive Luca de Meo

Economics

37 h. ago Jefferies was ‘defrauded’ by First Brands, says chief executive

Rich Handler’s comments came as investors dumped US regional bank stocks over credit quality worries

Politics

39 h. ago Laurence Fox granted retrial in libel case as judge rules his reputation was damaged by trio including Nicola Thorp calling him 'racist' online

The actor-turned-activist was successfully sued by now-Stonewall chief executive Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal over a row on social media platform X.

Events

42 h. ago Laurence Fox libel case over ‘racist’ claim to face retrial, Court of Appeal rules

The actor-turned-activist was sued by now-Stonewall chief executive Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal over a row on X.

Events

42 h. ago Laurence Fox's libel case over ‘racist’ claim to face retrial, appeals court rules

Controversial actor Laurence Fox was sued by now-Stonewall chief executive Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal, real name Colin Seymour, over a row on X/Twitter

Events

42 h. ago Rape charity calls for suspension of GP over "harassment" of woman attacked by his son

The chief executive of Rape Crisis Scotland has written to the regulatory body for UK doctors with "grave concerns".

Events

44 h. ago Pubs 'will deliver for this country' if Rachel Reeves doesn't hike their taxes, Greene King boss says

The chief executive of Greene King has urged the Chancellor to avoid another round of 'surprise' tax hikes next month.

Economics

60 h. ago ChatGPT creators respond to outrage over announcement it will start generating ‘erotica’ for users

‘We are not the elected moral police of the world,’ says OpenAI chief executive as it relaxes policies

Politics

3 d. ago Wood Group loses chief executive ahead of crunch shareholder meeting

“On behalf of the board and the company, I would like to wish Ken all the best for the future” – Roy Franklin, chairman

Politics

5 d. ago S4C boss Sian Doyle wins £500,000 compensation after suing for wrongful dismissal after she was sacked for 'bullying' following foul

Sian Doyle, 58, lost her £162,000 a year role as the chief executive last year from the Welsh language channel S4C after staff accused her of launching foul-mouthed rants.

Economics

5 d. ago Sir Richard Branson ‘delighted’ at appointment of new Virgin Atlantic boss

The airline announced that Shai Weiss will be replaced by Corneel Koster as chief executive on January 1 after seven years in the role.

Politics

5 d. ago JPMorgan backs ‘America First’ push with up to $10bn investment

Chief executive Jamie Dimon says US too dependent on ‘unreliable’ sources of materials ‘essential’ to national security

Economics

6 d. ago Head of Frieze London art fair hopes for ‘Barbenheimer moment’ with Paris rival

Simon Fox plays down talk of competition with Art Basel Paris, insisting both cities can thrive despite market slumpThe chief executive of Frieze London has dismissed the idea his fair is in a battle with Art Basel Paris, claiming the two events could create a “Barbenheimer moment” for collectors this October – despite the art market being in a severe slump.Simon Fox told the Guardian that the fair, which opens on Wednesday, can benefit from having strong competition on its doorstep and replicate the mutual success of Barbie and Oppenheimer at the box office in 2023. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Lloyds to put chief executive and all top bosses through six

Around 300 senior managers across the banking group are expected to take part in the bespoke programme.

Politics

7 d. ago Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek dismissal of federal charges in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione say a New York federal judge should dismiss criminal charges, including a death-eligible count, from a federal indictment brought against him in the December assassination of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive

Society

9 d. ago Head of largest US bank warns of risk of American stock market crash

Jamie Dimon, chair of JPMorgan Chase, said he was ‘far more worried than others’ about serious market correctionThe chances of the US stock market crashing is far greater than many financiers believe, the head of America’s largest bank has said.Jamie Dimon, who is the chair and chief executive of the giant Wall Street bank JPMorgan Chase, said he was “far more worried than others” about a serious market correction, which he predicted could come in the next six months to two years. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Mercedes F1 sponsor chief issues apology after Singapore GP celebration backlash

The chief executive of Petronas, Mercedes' leading sponsor for their F1 team, has apologised after his celebrations sparked a furious backlash following George Russell's Singapore Grand Prix victory

Politics

1 week ago Mercedes F1 sponsor CEO issues apology for his actions on podium after George Russell win

Tengku Muhammad Taufik, chief executive of long-standing Mercedes F1 sponsor Petronas, caused a stir when he took part in champagne-soaked celebrations at the Singapore Grand Prix

Politics

1 week ago Celtic break silence on board’s showdown talks with fans after supporters’ fresh blast at chiefs following meeting

CELTIC have released a statement following last night's showdown meeting between the club's board and supporters. The club's words come after disillusioned fans hit out at Parkhead chiefs once again in the wake of those Monday talks. An eight-strong Celtic delegation, including chief executive Michael Nicholson and finance chief Chris McKay, met with the Celtic...

Politics

1 week ago Restricting Spanish holidays to the rich would be ‘disgraceful’, Jet2 boss says

Chief executive Steve Heapy acknowledged some of Spain’s most popular areas have issues with ‘poor tourism management’.

Politics