'Serious failings' | CBI boss sacked and trio suspended amid misconduct scandal

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has sacked director-general Tony Danker and suspended three others after an investigation into complaints of workplace misconduct at the UK’s largest business lobby.

Danker had recently ‘stepped aside’ while an independent investigation was launched amid reports of him acting inappropriately towards employees.

It was following reports of the probe being launched that several more women came forward with similar accusations levelled at senior leaders within the CBI, including claims of attempted sexual assaults, explicit images being sent to young female staff and even a report of rape.

Rain Newton-Smith, the CBI’s former chief economist, has taken over as the new director-general.