Call for shakeup of supply chain financing following Greensill debacle

We must learn lessons of Greensill debacle: Call for firms to become more transparent in major shakeup of supply chain financing By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 29 March 2021 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 29 March 2021 It is the common thread running through the disastrous collapses of Carillion, NMC Health … Read more

Fashion chain Next emerges unscathed from coronavirus

Last year may have been worst on record for High Street – but from its share price, it appears fashion chain Next emerged unscathed By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:54 GMT, 26 March 2021 | Updated: 22:20 GMT, 26 March 2021 Last year may have been the worst on record for the … Read more

Huge cargo ship blocking the Suez canal could disrupt Ikea’s supply chain

IKEA’s supply chain could be disrupted due to the ongoing traffic jam in the Suez Canal as there is estimated to be billions worth of supplies from several major companies being blocked by the ongoing crisis. A satellite image taken above the Red Sea shows the hundreds of ships building up behind a cargo ship … Read more

Now India bans AstraZeneca exports in fresh blow to Britain’s supply chain woes

India has banned AstraZeneca exports in a fresh blow to Britain’s supply chain woes after the EU last night threatened an embargo until deliveries are met. A second wave is gripping the country and there is increased demand for the doses made by the Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s biggest vaccine-maker. The SII has … Read more

FatFace customers’ details at risk after clothing chain hit by cyber criminals

FatFace customer details at risk as clothing chain is hit by ‘sophisticated criminal attack’ which leaves shoppers open to identity theft Customers were told it had discovered suspicious activity on 17 January It send an email out saying names and addresses may have been put at risk  It was sent to one shopper who bought … Read more

Consultant, 57, sues healthcare chain for £2.7m after being accused of sexually assaulting a nurse

A senior hospital consultant is suing one of Britain’s biggest private healthcare chains for £2.7million after he was accused of sexually assaulting a nurse by commenting on her ‘lovely biscuits’.  Vascular surgeon Simon Payne was suspended and later barred from working at Spire Healthcare over the alleged incident, in which he is said to have … Read more

Consultant, 57, sues healthcare chain for £2.7m after being accused of sexually assaulting a nurse

A senior hospital consultant is suing one of Britain’s biggest private healthcare chains for £2.7million after he was accused of sexually assaulting a nurse by commenting on her ‘lovely biscuits’.  Vascular surgeon Simon Payne was suspended and later barred from working at Spire Healthcare over the alleged incident, in which he is said to have … Read more

Private members’ clubs chain Soho House eyes £2bn New York float 

A-list private members’ clubs chain Soho House eyes £2bn New York stock market float By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:52 GMT, 25 February 2021 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 25 February 2021 The Soho House chain of private members’ clubs is set to join the stock market in New York with a valuation … Read more

Supply chain problems at worst level since the 1990s

Economic activity declines as manufacturing sector hit by worst supply chain problems since the 90’s – but there are signs of better times coming Shipping delays, Brexit and demand for worldwide materials hit supply chains But, manufacturing sector still showed signs of growth last month   By Jane Denton For Thisismoney Published: 11:40 GMT, 19 February … Read more

Covid-hit fashion chain Jigsaw in pieces as it slumps to £30m loss 

Covid-hit fashion chain Jigsaw axes stores, clothing lines and overseas operations as it slumps to £30m loss By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:55 GMT, 2 February 2021 | Updated: 22:55 GMT, 2 February 2021 Struggling Jigsaw has taken the axe to stores, clothing lines and overseas operations after the Covid-19 lockdowns cost … Read more