A former security chief for Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of facilitating abuse towards a former Harrods employee, as revealed in May 1991. The employee, referred to as “Jen”, alleged that Fayed repeatedly groped and assaulted her during her time at Harrods. This revelation sheds light on the mistreatment that Jen faced while working for Fayed.
In another key event, concerns have been raised about the surge in gambling advertisements during football matches. It was found that Premier League fans were bombarded with nearly 30,000 gambling messages on a single weekend. Calls have been made to regulate these advertisements and prevent football clubs from setting their own rules on gambling sponsorship.
Meanwhile, the Labour party is reconsidering its plans to end non-dom tax status over fears that the policy may not raise any money. The government is assessing the impact of super-rich non-domiciles leaving the UK and is exploring more pragmatic approaches towards closing loopholes in the current tax regime.
On a different note, the Confederation of British Industry reported the fastest growth in retail sales since May, signaling a positive outlook for UK retailers. This surge in sales was attributed to various factors, including a rebound in internet sales volumes.
Lastly, global markets are showing optimism as Chinese stocks rally to 16-year highs, following a series of stimulus measures introduced by the Beijing government. This positive trend is also reflected in other markets, including Europe and the US, as investors turn more optimistic about the economic outlook.
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