An emotional Victoria Beckham broke down in tears as she picked up a top gong at British fashion’s most prestigious awards ceremony.
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M&S Clothing boss Kate Bostock tipped for move
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011She was overlooked for the M&S ceo job and is often overshadowed by male bosses. But M&S executive director Kate Bostock is arguably the most powerful woman on the High Street and she looks ready for a top job on her own.
Victor in battle for Northern Rock faces an uphill struggle to increase its market foothold
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011It’s a tall order, but the question being asked of Virgin Money boss Jayne-Anne Gadhia is, can she change the face of British banking?
Watch my baby grow
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011Ella’s Kitchen entrepreneur Paul Lindley has turned a kitchen table enterprise into an award-winning company with a multi-million pound turnover
Fund boss ‘reduced high-flyers to tears’
Sunday, November 20th, 2011The employment tribunal battle between two leading figures of the investment world – John Duffield and Patrick Evershed – is embroiling a growing cast of supporting characters, from the glamorous office secretary to one of the world’s most respected female asset managers.
Branson urges firms to think ethical despite economic climate
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011Sir Richard Branson has urged companies not to drop ethical considerations in the face of economic difficulties as he insisted that valuing people and the planet is “great news” for business.
Lagarde urges ‘political clarity’
Thursday, November 10th, 2011The head of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde said today that European governments need to show “political clarity” about the handling of their debt crisis to reassure lenders and investors.
Medikidz bosses plan to prove that women can be successful in business as well as being mothers
Monday, November 7th, 2011Measures to promote gender equality, including 5,000 women volunteer mentors, have been announced by Home Secretary Theresa May.
