Category: Business

Business

Sainsbury’s human rights push: Fairtrade wages, modern slavery benchmark, and a new model for supply chains

Sainsbury’s says it is raising the bar on human rights, topping CCLA’s Modern Slavery Benchmark and accelerating fair wages for banana workers three years ahead of the industry’s 2027 target. The grocer leads UK sales of Fairtrade bananas and sugar and has generated £75m for Fairtrade producers since 2000. Its four-pillar plan covers ethical buying, rigorous sourcing rules, targeted risk action, and industry collaboration.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Business

SilverStone Inns Taps Stayntouch Cloud Tech to Supercharge Franchise Expansion

SilverStone Inns has partnered with Stayntouch to power up its 'Flag Smart and Profit More' franchise model. Using Stayntouch’s advanced hotel property management system, SilverStone aims to streamline operations, boost guest experience, and fuel franchise growth.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Business

Papa John’s Shuts 13 South West Stores Overnight, Leaving Exeter and Plymouth Staff in Limbo

Papa John’s suddenly closed 13 stores in the South West, including Exeter and Plymouth, on May 1, 2025, blindsiding employees who received no advance warning or clarity over pay and redundancy. Franchise owner Jabbar Khan blamed external issues, while the company seeks new operators to reopen the stores.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

Business

Crispin Odey Hit with £1.8 Million Fine and Lifetime Ban from UK Finance Over Integrity Issues

Crispin Odey, a hedge fund manager, has been fined £1.8 million and banned from the UK financial sector for obstructing misconduct investigations. The FCA cited Odey's manipulation of governance at Odey Asset Management to protect his interests, leading to the firm's downfall in 2023. He denies all allegations and plans to appeal the decision while pursuing a major libel lawsuit.

Kellan Fitzpatrick