The use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other so-called gagging orders to stop workers reporting crimes, harassment or discrimination are to face new legal curbs, the government has announced. The proposed crackdown will clarify that confidentiality clauses, including those which involve cash payouts, cannot prevent whistleblowers from speaking to the police or disclosing information in […]
Hundreds of jobs have been placed on the line at restaurant chains Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner as bosses prepare to axe a third of branches. The business, which is owned by Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), has announced plans to enter a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to close 27 of its 87 restaurants. BRG first […]
Ted Baker says its chief executive Ray Kelvin has “agreed to resign” as he faces allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The fashion chain’s founder took a voluntary leave of absence in December after it launched an independent investigation into claims of forced hugs and harassment. He has denied any wrongdoing and described the allegations – including […]
There remains “significant scope” to enhance Dublin Airport’s position as a transatlantic hub, according to IAG CEO Willie Walsh. IAG, which owns Aer Lingus, has been using the Irish carrier to capture more traffic across the Atlantic, adding a number of routes and aircraft at the airline since it acquired it in 2015. Semi-State DAA […]
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares started the week on the front foot on signs the United States and China were close to striking a tariff deal to end their protracted trade war while the dollar eased as traders wagered Federal Reserve policy would remain accommodative. The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday Washington could lift […]
While February is the shortest month of the calendar year, it certainly served up some action for investors to ponder. Last week’s key events saw trade issues and geopolitical risks take the spotlight, with ForexTime research analyst Lukman Otunuga noting that “geopolitical risks have left global sentiment extremely fragile, while there is still a fair […]
Farming and polocrosse do not exactly go hand in hand, but somehow Arklow-based Stephen Nuzum finds the time to combine his busy workload and his love of the sport. “This time of the year is not too bad as it is off-season, but it is hectic during the summer between milking cows, farm contracting and […]
IT IS very foggy in Clones when we visit, an apt if obvious metaphor for the lack of clarity on what the future holds. When you think of the County Monaghan town you perhaps think of the colour and pomp of various Ulster football finals down the years, of the intensity on display at St […]
Is your electricity and gas provider unfairly sitting on hundreds of pounds of your money? Nine out of 10 of us pay energy bills by monthly direct debit – a good thing to do, as it gets you the cheapest rates. However it can also give firms the chance to build up a reservoir of […]
(Reuters) – HBO Chief Executive Richard Plepler will leave the premium television network owned by U.S. wireless carrier AT&T Inc after nearly 28 years at the company, Plepler said in a memo to HBO employees on Thursday. Turner President David Levy is also expected to resign from the broadcasting company, which is also owned by […]