He resigned in 2011 after saying that 'disabled children should be put down' 

Diageo's new chief executive, less than a week into the job, was yesterday toasting the drinks giant's success in taking a controlling stake in the Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya's United Spirits group.

Shareholder voting advisor Pirc has attacked British companies for producing virtually identical responses to consultations on a series of crucial reforms to the way they are governed.

Graham Mackay, the former chief executive of SABMiller, pocketed total pay of nearly £14 million last year after a lucrative share scheme paid up.

Move follows death of Frances Andrade who killed herself after testifying against former music teacher Michael Brewer

Britain's second largest police force is deploying more senior officers to fight child sexual exploitation than it is against violent gun crime.

Brewer apologised and resigned earlier this year after his comments but was re-elected earlier this month

Ivan Menezes celebrated his success landing the job as boss of the world's biggest drinks company, Diageo, with a glass of Johnnie Walker Blue Label whisky on the flight from London to New York. The promotion of the chief operating officer and company insider didn't scare the horses in the City as the shares barely twitched. But as he sipped the £130 liquor on the plane Mr Menezes might well have pondered the shoes he will have to fill when Paul Walsh, the FTSE 100's third longest-serving boss, departs.

SABMiller moved forward the appointment of its new chief executive as it revealed that its executive chairman, Graham Mackay, has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and underwent surgery earlier this week.

A police officer is going ahead with legal action against a petrol station owner after she tripped on a kerb while attending a suspected break-in, despite her father saying she planned to drop it.

Victim, who was also assaulted by Brewer's former wife, killed herself during trial

Mr Brewer says it is unlikely he would run as a candidate in May elections

A Cornwall councillor who said disabled children "should be put down" to save taxpayers' money has apologised, but refused to resign.

The world’s largest brewer has been accused of watering down beers, including Budweiser and Michelob, in lawsuits that seek millions of dollars in damages.