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 · Oct 6, 2023
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 · Aug 16, 2023
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 · Aug 16, 2023
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 · Jul 14, 2023
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 The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2023
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 The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2023
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 · Mar 24, 2023
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 Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023
From the mess of Commercial Accident, a strong Aviva finally emerges City Comment: New CEO Amanda Blanc is a steady hand Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023
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. The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023
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. Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023
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 · Mar 8, 2023
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 · Jan 29, 2023
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 · Jan 27, 2023
Wales Online · Jan 26, 2023 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 · Jan 25, 2023 '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
Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023 WRU boss Steve Phillips responds to devastating allegations and says he is the man to lead Welsh rugby Steve Phillips has spoken to WalesOnline and written to all member clubs
Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023 WRU urged to make immediate changes amid calls for Steve Phillips to be ousted The Welsh Rugby Union has come in for severe criticism for its handling of a number of accusations around culture
Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023 Major WRU sponsors speak out and tell rugby bosses to act over allegations of 'toxic' culture The Welsh Rugby Union's principal sponsors have spoken out following allegations of bullying and sexism within the governing body
Wales Online · Jan 23, 2023 'Child sex abuse jokes' alleged at WRU event as details of Amanda Blanc's devastating resignation speech emerge The Welsh Rugby Union have been accused of a "toxic" culture of sexism and bullying in a BBC programme
Wales Online · Jan 2, 2023 Today's rugby news as Rob Howley told it's 'too soon' and fans protest to WRU Here are some of the stories making the rugby news on the New Year bank holiday
The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023 Crypto collapses, Mone’s masks and golden goodbyes: the 2022 Observer business awards The Conservative peer’s peerless public service work, Sam Bankman-Fried’s strange love life and Elon Musk, as usual, feature highly in this year’s prestigious honours list
Wales Online · Nov 28, 2022 Scrum V pundit calls out 'faceless' WRU during live show Ex-Ospreys coach hasn't held back in his assessment
Wales Online · Nov 25, 2022 Sacking or backing Wayne Pivac means little without total WRU reform Wayne Pivac may lose his job after the autumn series is finished, but it will make no difference in the long terms unless the WRU is overhauled
Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022 Welsh rugby's governance structure explained as it comes under fire The Welsh Rugby Union Board remain powerful in the game here, with grassroots clubs ultimately holding the real power