In April, Crispin Odey dropped his £79mn #libel claim against us. This is the inside story of how Odey’s battle to reclaim his reputation backfired. It's about the brave women who spoke out against him — and the new allegations the two-year legal saga unearthed. www.ft.com/content/edbe...

Crispin Odey and the £79mn libel battle that wasn’t

A legal fight revealed the disgraced financier’s thinking — and fresh allegations of misconduct

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On Friday, Crispin Odey wisely abandoned his £79mn libel claim against us. He admitted he'd been "forced to accept" we would win. This victory is for our sources, particularly the 16 women who were coming to court as our witnesses. There’s a lot more to say. Watch this space. But for now... 🥂

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The UK’s private schools are some of the most revered educational institutions in the world. Many are utilising their renown to open franchise schools overseas. But how easy is it to maintain the same standards thousands of miles away? W/@madisonmarriage.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/3513...

The elite British private school that lost its way in Singapore

Former staff allege bullying, misogyny and safeguarding lapses at the city-state outpost of North London Collegiate School

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I didn't think it possible, but this remarkable piece by @madisonmarriage.bsky.social has made me more in awe of her than ever. It is a work of emotional beauty & hugely important reportage exposing terrifying NHS failings. Pls share, to avoid future needless tragedies. www.ft.com/content/f94a...

My brother, the NHS and the inquest into a needless death

My brother spent the last hours of his life trying in vain to get basic help from the NHS. Why?

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NEW 🚨 In recent years, Guy Hands has focused on legacy. He retired from Terra Firma to focus on philanthropy, & last week ended a controversial deal with a £6bn swan song. But former staffers described to me & @carolinebinham another side to Hands. 1/4 www.ft.com/content/20bd...

The darker side of Guy Hands’ legacy

Terra Firma founder accused of raging at staff and making sexually inappropriate comments

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