For the first time after hundreds of women made allegations of Sexual Abuse against former owner mohamed Al Fayed. Michael ward said in a statement the company failed our colleagues and that he wanted to make it clear that he was not aware of criminality and abuse. Our correspondent, helena wilkinson, is in knightsbridge. Helena. This is the first time we have heard from Michael Ward since the Bbc Documentary last week. Let me read you a bit more of the statement we have had in the last hour. He says he wanted to convey his personal horror at the revelations that have emerged over the past week. He says that we have all seen the survivors bravely speak about the terrible abuse they suffered at the hands of former owner mohamed Al Fayed. We failed our colleagues and for that we are deeply sorry. The statement also goes on to say, i feel it is important to make it clear that i was not aware of his criminality and abuse. While it is true rumours of his behaviour circulated in the public d
Hello. Im mark lobel. The prime Minister Sir Keir starmer is meeting President Biden In Washington today, as allies of kyiv discuss giving Ukraine Permission to fire their missiles at targets inside russia. President putin has warned that doing so would be a serious escalation of the war, but Sir Keir said moscow started the conflict, and can end it by withdrawing its troops from ukraine. Our political editor Chris Mason was on the prime Ministers Plane and sent this report shortly after landing. The Prime Minister arriving here In Washington with the foreign secretary david lammy. Sir Keir Starmer s second visit to the White House in two months. Ukraines allies remain rather guarded in their public remarks about a change in policy on the use of western missiles inside russia, but the diplomatic dashing to arrive at a decision is in plain sight. And that has proved enough for President Putin to see this. And that has proved enough for president Putii It see this. And that has proved en
The trade implications. Scotlands only Oil Refinery is to close with a cost of 400 jobs the Unite Union calls it an act of industrial vandalism. And Credit Crunch why are so many Women Led bUsinesses cancelling Expansion Plans because they are unable to access finance . Well speak to one big bank trying to address that. Live from london, this is bUsiness today. Im mark lobel. The Aircraft Maker Boeing is awaiting news from its workforce on whether its accepted a four Year Pay Deal which could lead to a walkout of up to 33,000 workers. The deal 25 over four years has been backed by the workers iam union, but many employees are not happy with the terms. A result s expected very shortly and could lead to Strike Action in the coming hours. That would affect production of the companys 737 and 737 max aircraft. Heres our North America BUsiness correspondent ritika gupta. Breaking news on the subject. Boeing workers have voted to strike after rejecting a Pay Offer backed by their own union. T
Held by an independent commission. A final verdict is expected before the end of the current premier league season. Here s our chief football reporter simon stone, this could go on for months and we will not really know the detail of what is being said behind closed doors. Eventually we will get a verdict. The premier league, if city are found guilty, have unlimited punishment, so that is wide ranging in itself. Clearly, if city are not found guilty of anything and they have absolutely declared their innocence on numerous occasions, there will be light firmly shone upon the premier league and its processes. Yes, it is a huge moment for the premier league. The manchester united manager, erik ten hag, has been responding to criticism from former striker cristiano ronaldo, who hit out at the dutchman for saying the club are a long way from winning the league and champions league. Ten hag pointed out that the portugal forward previously had admitted himself that united weren t placed to wi
Commission, a final verdict is expected before the end of the current premier league season. Here s our chief football reporter simon stone, this could go on for months and we will not really know the detail of what is being said behind closed doors. Eventually we will get a verdict. The premier league, if city are found guilty, have unlimited punishment so that is wide ranging in itself. Clearly, if city are not found guilty of anything and they have absolutely declared their innocence are numerous occasions, there will be light firmly shone upon the premier league had its processes. It is a huge moment for the premier league. The manchester united manager erik ten hag has been responding to criticism from former striker cristiano ronaldo, who hit out at the dutchman for saying the club are a long way from winning the league and champions league. Ten hag pointed out that the portugal forward previously had admitted himself that united weren t placed to win the biggest trophies. They t