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‘It’s Not Your Turn’: The Problem with Boardroom Appointments
Julianne Schultz reflects on the ‘jobs for mates’ culture in board appointments, arguing true meritocracy requires more than just ticking boxes. Read her insights on effective governance.
Cosy Kentish Town Pub with Thai Food and Board Games
Step behind a velvet curtain into Pineapple Pubs in Kentish Town. Find the perfect fireside spot, play board games, and enjoy ideal Thai winter warmers. Read our full review.
HSBC Appoints Brendan Nelson as Permanent Chair
HSBC names Brendan Nelson as its new permanent chair after a year-long search, a move seen as a safe but surprising temporary fix for the banking giant. Discover the details and City reaction.
The Secretive Process of Joining a Government Board
An insider's look at the opaque and often baffling process of securing a seat on a UK government board. Discover the unspoken rules and hidden pathways to public appointments.
Independent Co-Founder Andreas Whittam Smith Dies at 88
Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of The Independent newspaper and former BBFC president, has died aged 88. Discover the legacy of the media pioneer.
Trump grants clemency in $1.6bn fraud case
Donald Trump has granted clemency to David Gentile, a private equity executive convicted for a massive $1.6 billion fraud scheme. Discover the full story behind this controversial pardon.
Best Tabletop Games for Christmas 2025 Revealed
Discover the ultimate tabletop games for Christmas 2025, featuring Warhammer, Pokémon, Doom and Disney Lorcana. Perfect gifts for gamers of all levels with prices from £19.99.
Widow: ECB support could have saved Graham Thorpe
Amanda Thorpe believes her husband, celebrated England batsman Graham Thorpe, would still be alive with more mental health support from cricket's governing body. Read the full story.
BBC denies 'coup' claims amid Trump edit fallout
BBC board members face MPs over Trump speech edit scandal, denying coup allegations while admitting to slow response. Key resignations and potential lawsuit revealed.
BBC board member resigns over liberal bias claims
A BBC board member resigns after being excluded from talks on liberal bias allegations that led to the director general's shock exit. Follow the latest developments.
BBC board member resigns, criticises governance
BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns early, citing governance failures following high-level departures. Get the latest on this developing story.
Ex-WH Smith Finance Chief Withdraws from Greggs Role
Former WH Smith finance director Robert Moorhead withdraws from Greggs board position following damning audit report. CEO Carl Cowling steps down after profits overstated by £30m.
Arsenal's Visit Rwanda sponsorship ends after backlash
Arsenal FC confirms its controversial £10m-a-year sponsorship with Visit Rwanda will terminate in June 2025 following criticism over Rwanda's alleged support for M23 militia.
Harvard probes Larry Summers' Epstein connections
Harvard University investigates former president Larry Summers' Jeffrey Epstein ties as he resigns from OpenAI board. Read the latest developments in this ongoing scandal.
BBC in 'existential crisis' over government appointments
Former BBC journalist Mishal Husain warns the corporation faces an existential crisis and calls for end to ministers picking board members to restore public trust.
UN Gaza resolution grants Trump control via 'Board of Peace'
The UN Security Council passed Resolution 2803, establishing Trump's 'Board of Peace' to oversee Gaza for two years. Discover how this unprecedented move aims to transform ceasefire into lasting peace.
BBC turmoil: Sir Robbie Gibb at centre of 'inside job' claims
Amid senior BBC departures and an apology to the US President, Sir Robbie Gibb faces 'inside job' rumours. Discover the full story behind the controversy.
Tony Hall calls to end political BBC board appointments
Former BBC director general Tony Hall leads demands to stop political appointments to BBC board amid Robbie Gibb impartiality concerns. Urges charter reform for broadcaster's independence.
Union demands BBC board member removal over impartiality
BECTU union calls for Sir Robbie Gibb's removal from BBC board amid political impartiality concerns following senior resignations. Read the latest developments.
Death row inmate spared minutes before execution
Tremane Wood was granted clemency for a 2002 murder just moments before his scheduled lethal injection. The governor commuted his sentence to life without parole.
Tremane Wood Granted Clemency in Oklahoma Death Row Case
Oklahoma spares Tremane Wood from execution after clemency board finds sentencing flaws. Landmark decision highlights ongoing death penalty debates in the US justice system.
Queensland removes union leaders from curriculum board
Queensland government replaces union representatives with conservative figures on curriculum board as teacher pay negotiations break down. Learn about the implications for education.
Oklahoma execution controversy: Brother confessed to murder
Tremane Wood faces execution in Oklahoma for a murder his brother confessed to. With clemency recommended but governor approval pending, his case highlights legal controversies.
Georgia Election Board Settles Email Lawsuit
Georgia's Republican-led election board pays $50,000 to settle a lawsuit over using private emails for official business. The board agrees to new transparency rules.
BBC Board Crisis: Calls for Robbie Gibb's Removal
MPs and BBC staff demand removal of Boris Johnson appointee Robbie Gibb from broadcaster's board amid accusations of institutional bias claims. Read the full investigation.
CMA board hit by further resignations
Sky News learns of two more board departures at the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, months after its chairman was ousted by ministers. Read the full story.
Man granted clemency by Trump sent back to prison
Jonathan Braun, whose drug sentence was commuted by Donald Trump, is sentenced to 27 months for violating his release. Discover the shocking new charges.
BBC Board Member Faces Bias Allegations Amid Crisis
Robbie Gibb, a BBC board member with Conservative ties, allegedly led pressure campaign over editorial bias claims involving Trump and Gaza coverage. Read the full investigation.
Political pressure forces BBC bosses to resign
The extraordinary downfall of BBC's top leadership reveals internal political coup led by board member Robbie Gibb. Discover how pressure over bias claims led to resignations.
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