The Treasury has paused its engagement with the Confederation of British Industry, following allegations of sexual misconduct.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is believed to have stopped engaging with the CBI, alongside other ministers and government officials, according to the BBC. The lobby group faces a number of claims, including sexual assault allegations, prompting an investigation which is currently being carried out by law firm Fox Williams. Treasury sets out plans to regulate crypto Preliminary findings and actions are expected shortly after Easter. In the meantime, the CBI has cancelled all its external programme of events, including its annual dinner, set to take place on 11 May, where governor of the...
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