Michael Woodford, the whistleblower who exposed a massive fraud at camera maker Olympus shortly after being made chief executive, yesterday won a multi-million pound, out-of-court settlement in a dramatic, last-minute deal.
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Mail blames slump for papers dip
Friday 25 May 2012
The Daily Mail and General Trust blamed the tough UK economy for falling profits at its newspaper division yesterday, but said the number of mobile users viewing its MailOnline site is booming.
BT's Livingston gets £3.85m pay deal
Friday 25 May 2012
BT's chief executive Ian Livingston had a bumper pay package last year, with £3.85m in pay, cash, share bonuses and perks.
My Life In Food: Mark Sargeant, chef
Friday 18 May 2012
After stints working at Aubergine and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Sargeant became head chef at Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's from 2001 to 2008, earning a Michelin star in 2002.
Syria: UN observers evacuated after bomb hits convoy
Thursday 17 May 2012
A team of international observers has been evacuated from a town in northern Syria after their convoy was hit by a roadside bomb.
Improve the health and safety of your office with asset tags
Monday 14 May 2012
It’s important to remember that health and safety is something all businesses need to think seriously about, which is why companies like Seton provide asset tags which can help safeguard your belongings.
Slim in bid to snap up Dutch stake
Wednesday 09 May 2012
Carlos Slim, the world's richest man, yesterday offered €3.2bn (£2.6bn) for a stake in Dutch telecoms firm KPN as his América Móvil group looks to expand in Europe.
Jockey Club profits race
Wednesday 09 May 2012
The Jockey Club will today show it can still race despite being handicapped by a sharp fall in payments from bookmakers.
The Cookbook Collector, By Allegra Goodman
Sunday 06 May 2012
When the facts get in the way of a good story
Let the 2012 (waiting) games begin
Wednesday 02 May 2012
You'll queue for hours to get through immigration at Heathrow, where delays yesterday prompted the Prime Minister to demand an explanation from his home secretary. You'll queue to get to the Olympics, where you'll queue to watch Croatia do archery (you'd lost out in the online queue for tickets). By this time you may already have queued for a glimpse of the Queen's bonce at the Jubilee.
Tips and deals of the week: Destiny Trenchtown Rock, The Frieze Art Fair and 'The Campers Friend'
Sunday 29 April 2012
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Paul Saffo: 'We have willingly made ourselves like tagged bears'
Thursday 26 April 2012
Renowned futurologist Paul Saffo discusses privacy, robots and using 3D printers to create genetically modified meat
Did MI6 spy really die alone? DNA found on bag may place second person at scene
Wednesday 25 April 2012
Inquest also told about Gareth Williams's pristine collection of women's clothes
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