News about Charles Allen

Kelso Group had led calls for shareholders to vote against the re-election of Charles Allen - the former chief executive of Compass Group and ITV - at THG's AGM on June 24. But the activist investor's demand has been backed by Dutch investment firm OVMK, which holds a near-2% stake. Both shareholders have called for THG to be broken up.

Navy Yard was once a convenient and even desirable place for members of Congress and their staff to live in, with a one-bedroom apartment securing some of the best amenities and highest rent prices in the nation, with a one-bedroom apartment selling for around $2,500 per month. However, a new shooting, stabbing, carjacking, or other violent crime is also in the news almost every day. The risks have been so prevalent that some legislative aides will ride a Uber to work rather than risk the half-mile ride to their office. Residents say it has become a 'war zone' over the past four years, many are afraid, and others are so fed up that they've packed their suitcases and moved to Maryland or Virginia.

In the face of a voter revolt, soaring crime, and a surge in overdose deaths, progressive politicians in cities and states around America are reversing radical policies on policing and drugs. Since leading to a dramatic increase in heroin use and deaths by overdose, officials in San Francisco and Portland are reversing liberal drug policy. Following a rise in migrant arrivals in New York, Mayor Eric Adams of New York wants to change the Big Apple's sanctuary status. In reaction to a rise in crime, the city has also revealed the drastic measure of stationing National Guard troops on its subway.

The Fire Department in Washington is responding to reports of a fire breaking out at the Eastern Market Metro station. Federal Center and Stadium Armory have suspended trains between the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines. Shuttle buses are being brought in to help transport passengers out of the scene

In the most recent case of'shrinkflation,' Cadbury has reduced the sizes of medium and large Easter eggs. The costs of living are getting more affordable for shoppers, but the prices remain the same. The chocolate giant's Mini Eggs Egg is now 97 grams, down from 130 grams, but not at £1.25. However, the medium Wispa Easter egg is now 182.5g, when it was previously 224g, and it still costs £3.

Cities from Los Angeles to Missouri, and NYC have all stopped selling bus tickets to reduce human interaction and ensure that residents could access hospitals, grocery stores, and offices during the pandemic. In what will be America's biggest public transportation shakeup in years, Washington, D.C., and other major cities such as Boston and Denver will continue to provide free bus service on all routes from next year. Kansas City has started free fares in the pandemic, but charges have not yet been implemented. Officials said the initiative has helped raise ridership, which has increased by 11% in 2022 so far relative to the previous year.

As Texas Governor Greg Abbott continues to bus migrants to the liberal city, the D.C. government took a step this week toward allowing the 50,000 non-citizens in the district to vote. The D.C. Council voted on Tuesday to repeal the election code so that noncitizens residing in the District of Columbia can vote in local elections, bringing an end to a nearly decade-long fight. If passed in a second vote, the bill will enfranchise all non-citizens, temporary residents holding visas, and undocumented immigrants.