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The Latest Breaking News from Amanda Blanc

Over £60bn of pledges announced at UK’s investment summit – as it happened

Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy

The Guardian - UK

Aviva’s profits rise as demand for UK private health insurance booms

Fears over NHS waiting lists contribute to 41% increase in sales of policies, contributing to £1.5bn operating profit

The Guardian - UK

Aviva boss Amanda Blanc and retail guru Mary Portas among business figures in new year honours list

Insurance CEO cited for services to gender equality, while Stephen Hester and Gerald Ronson are also honoured

The Guardian - UK

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‘You have a responsibility’: how Aviva’s Amanda Blanc has promoted equality in UK business

From BP to the CBI, the insurance boss has influenced some of the biggest changes in corporate Britain this year

The Guardian - UK

Top insurance CEO announces that white male new hires must be personally signed off by herself

There is “no non-diverse hire" at Aviva that hasn’t been “signed off by me and the chief people officer,” the blue-chip company’s CEO, Amanda Blanc, revealed.

Fortune

Aviva has acted to sack male employees for inappropriate behaviour, says boss

Amanda Blanc also tells sexism in the City inquiry of ‘appalling’ accounts of harassment of women across financial services sector

The Guardian - UK

Welsh Rugby Union apologises after damning report reveals toxic and sexist culture

The Welsh Rugby Union has apologised and accepted all 36 recommendations made in the report

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Incoming Welsh Rugby Union boss vows to ‘turn this round’ after damning review

Dame Anne Rafferty’s nine-month look into the union reported feelings of powerlessness and fear.

The Independent UK

Aviva no longer needs a rescue

The insurer is viewed as a takeover candidate after Amanda Blanc slimmed it down, but its leadership should not be distracted

The Guardian - UK

Aviva shares leap on speculation of takeover by foreign buyer

Rumours of potential swoop by international rivals drives up shares in UK’s biggest insurer

The Guardian - UK

Aviva joins Axa in saying crisis in NHS presents opportunities to expand business

UK’s biggest insurer gained 170,000 health insurance customers in past year as NHS waiting lists hit record highs

The Guardian - UK

Aviva sees health insurance boom as patients look for alternatives to long NHS waiting lists

Aviva has seen health insurance sales soar by 58%

Evening Standard

Parliament launches new inquiry into sexism and misogyny in the City

Treasury committee requests evidence from women in business to determine whether progress has been made since its 2018 investigation

The Guardian - UK

Aviva chair warns shareholders against repeat of sexism at AGM

George Culmer says ‘unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated’ after last year’s comments about CEO Amanda Blanc

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After the sacking of Tony Danker, let the CBI misconduct scandal be a warning to British business

Some of these allegations may be reminiscent of the Mad Men era, but they are not so surprising in a sector that needs systemic reform, says Josie Cox, a journalist specialising in business, finance and gender equality

Wales Online

The WRU EGM vote, what will happen and the swift resignations expected if all goes wrong

With the Welsh Rugby Union holding an extraordinary general meeting on Sunday WalesOnline takes an in depth look at what this entails

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Wales players 'made it personal' and Blanc speaks out after bombshell testimony

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Evening Standard

From the mess of Commercial Accident, a strong Aviva finally emerges

City Comment: New CEO Amanda Blanc is a steady hand

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The Independent UK

Aviva hiking price of insurance cover further as cost of claims surges

The group increased insurance new business premiums on average by 20% for motor cover and 13% for home policies in 2022.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: Aviva, Entain and Domino’s results, WANdisco raises fraud alarm

Ladbrokes owner Entain, insurance giant Aviva and Domino’s Pizza UK are among a large number of companies reporting today.

Wales Online

Wayne Pivac's plan to rip up Welsh regional landscape with two main teams and a new side

The former Wales coach has been airing his thoughts on the regional set-up and more

Wales Online

Where next for the WRU, who else could go and candidates to take on the top job after Steve Phillips' departure

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips has resigned, but what will happen next?

Wales Online

Welsh rugby's crisis explained and the key questions now as Steve Phillips stands on the brink

At the end of a pretty depressing week for Welsh rugby which has included allegations of bullying and sexism, Steffan Thomas looks at the key questions which still need to be answered

Wales Online

All four Welsh regions endorse damning letter demanding WRU chief Steve Phillips and board resign

An open letter has been sent to WRU chairman Ieuan Evans calling for the board and chief executive Steve Phillips to resign

Wales Online

'Devastated' Ieuan Evans orders external taskforce to clean up WRU and stands by CEO Steve Phillips

The full transcript of WRU chairman Ieuan Evans press conference as he was grilled on the turmoil engulfing Welsh rugby

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