Allegra Stratton ‘was appointed PM’s press secretary on say-so of Carrie’ despite interview panel ‘recommending ”calm” BBC reporter Ellie Price for the job’ Allegra Stratton was appointed as Boris Johnson’s press secretary last Autumn Claims she was handed the role despite interview panel backing BBC’s Ellie Price Planned TV briefings eventually abandoned last month without … Read more
Next chief Lord Wolfson appointed chairman of upmarket clothing brand Reiss By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:44 BST, 20 May 2021 | Updated: 22:44 BST, 20 May 2021 Next boss Lord Wolfson will become chairman of Reiss two months after his FTSE100 retailer bought a stake in the brand. The 52-year-old will … Read more
The lobbying row escalated again today as it emerged another Cabinet Office adviser appointed by David Cameron was working for Greensill. David Brierwood combined a role as a crown representative in the Cabinet Office with being a director at Greensill for three and a half years. The Cabinet Office stressed Mr Brierwood’s role was nothing … Read more
The decision to appoint a ‘gaffe-prone’ former Australian prime minister as Britain’s post-Brexit trade envoy has been blasted by critics. Tony Abbott is said to be joining the Board of Trade in an advisory role with a mission to help drum up deals around the world. But the appointment of the right-wing Brexiteer, 62, was … Read more
Farmers WILL have a say in the chlorinated chicken row as industry figures are appointed to a new Trade and Agriculture Commission Liz Truss appointed farm industry experts to Trade and Agriculture Commission National Farming Union and veterinary groups among those to be represented International Trade Secretary under pressure not to compromise produce quality in … Read more
Amazon UK boss who warned of ‘civil unrest’ at a no deal Brexit is appointed new director of the Natural History Museum Douglas Gurr has been appointed as the new Natural History Museum director The British businessman will leave his role as Amazon UK chief later this year Amazon recently faced criticism for not doing … Read more
Boris Johnson has declared ‘war on woke’ and is taking on battles over historical statues and race to shore up the Tory base, it was claimed today. Downing Street advisers are said to be keen for the PM to take high-profile stands on cultural issues, focusing on improving life chances rather than bowing to pressure from … Read more
Boris Johnson faces claims he has declared ‘war on woke’ today after choosing a No10 policy adviser who once branded the idea of institutional racism as a ‘myth’ to set up a commission on racial inequality. The choice of Munira Mirza, the head of the Prime Minister’s policy unit and a former deputy mayor from his … Read more
Andy Byford (above) has been appointed Transport for London boss, it was announced today A former head of New York’s public transport system will be London’s next transport commissioner. Andy Byford’s appointment was confirmed by the capital’s mayor Sadiq Khan and the board of Transport for London (TfL) and he will start on June 29. … Read more
City veteran Martin Gilbert appointed chairman of fund manager Toscafund as he prepares to exit Standard Life Aberdeen By Neil Craven, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 18 April 2020 | Updated: 22:27 BST, 18 April 2020 City veteran Martin Gilbert has been appointed chairman of fund manager Toscafund as he prepares to exit … Read more