Shipping leaders hold Middle East crisis talks with UK PM Starmer
HFW shipping boss Paul Dean among those attending meeting in Downing Street
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Harrods’ closure of compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse called ‘neither fair nor just’
Scheme for accusers of store’s former owner Mohamed Al Fayed to close before end of retailer’s internal investigationHarrods has been accused of being “neither fair nor just” over its decision to close a compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sex…
Court of appeal says it cannot rule on which identical twin fathered a child
One twin wanted to take parental responsibility from the other for child P after both had sex with child’s motherA woman who had sex with identical twins within four days of each other is unable to ensure one of them takes parental responsibility becau…
Hornbeck Offshore pushes back against US penalties over cameras to guard against sexual assault
Offshore vessel owner says Safer Seas Act requires cameras in crew areas, not customer accommodation
HFW creates new senior manager for shipping amid promotion round
Law firm bolsters maritime operations at a time of uncertainty for clients
Sexual assault survivor calls failure of Travelodge boss to meet MPs ‘shocking’
Woman assaulted after man was given key card to her room criticises CEO Jo Boydell over cancelled meetingA woman who was sexually assaulted by a man who was handed a key card to her room at a Travelodge has said she was shocked to learn the hotel chain…
Sexual assault survivor calls failure of Travelodge boss to meet MPs ‘shocking’
Woman assaulted after man was given key card to her room criticises CEO Jo Boydell over cancelled meetingA woman who was sexually assaulted by a man who was handed a key card to her room at a Travelodge has said she was shocked to learn the hotel chain…
Broker Rostad leaves SSY after dropping legal battle with shipbroker
Boss Stanko Jekov says broker was not representative of company or broking industry
Five EU governments found to ‘consistently’ dismantle rule of law
Exclusive: Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia actively pursue regressive policies, watchdog findsGovernments in five EU member states are “consistently and intentionally” eroding the rule of law, Europe’s leading civil liberties group has w…
China’s surge in Panama‑flagged vessel detentions ‘far exceeding historical norms’, FMC warns
Intensified inspections intended to punish Panama after transfer of Hutchison port assets, Commission chairwoman claims