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Former BP chair Albert Manifold denies wrongdoing after ouster

Albert Manifold, the former BP Chair, has denied misconduct following his dismissal. He acknowledged pushing for changes in costs and efficiency. Manifold stated that he does not accept lies being told about him. He also described the current BP leadership as having integrity. Manifold has reportedly hired a law firm…

The Economic Times

Ousted BP chair says he refused chauffeur-driven limo and made his own coffee as he hits back at ‘lies’

BP heading for legal fight with Albert Manifold who has issued an extraordinary statement insisting he is not a bully

The Independent UK

Macron announces big investments at France's 'electrification team' meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron gave the country's plans to move away from fossil fuels another boost on Tuesday, announcing big private investments, including a €1 billion EV project from Stellantis. Some 200 companies signed onto a national pact to join the government's efforts to double the share of electricity in…

France 24

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BP boardroom turmoil deepens as ousted chair hits back at ‘lies’ over conduct

Albert Manifold disputes reports about his behaviour and says he always tried to set example

The Guardian - UK

Ousted BP chairman says he called out ‘excessive’ spending like limousine travel

Albert Manifold issued a statement in response to reports about his conduct after BP’s board removed him with immediate effect on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 edges up and oil sinks amid peace optimism

The FTSE 100 closed up 13.62 points, 0.1%, at 10,505.01.

Evening Standard

Who Is Albert Manifold? BP Boss Fired After Boardroom Bullying Allegations Surface

BP plc has removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, citing serious governance and conduct concerns, including allegations of bullying. The board acted unanimously, appointing Ian Tyler as interim chairman.

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Egypt marks record year for gas discoveries amid domestic shortage

Egypt’s recent Eni-linked gas finds have lifted hopes of an upstream revival, but analysts say import pressure is unlikely to ease soon.

Euronews

Ousted BP chair says he was removed ‘without warning and without explanation’

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The Independent UK

Fired BP chair disputes oil company’s claims of poor conduct

Albert Manifold says he was removed without warning and ‘will not allow a false narrative to go unchallenged’

The Guardian - UK

Inside Citi CEO Jane Fraser’s 5-year grind to restore the bank's credibility

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Fortune

Ousted BP chief Albert Manifold hits out at ‘false narrative’ after sacking

BP’s board removed him with immediate effect, reporting ‘serious concerns’ related to his conduct, oversight and governance at the oil giant, which he disputes

The Independent UK

Ousted BP chairman hits back at ‘false narrative’ over conduct

Mr Manifold said he ‘entirely’ disputes the characterisation of his conduct laid out by his former employer.

Evening Standard

BP removes chair over ‘serious’ conduct, oversight, and governance concerns

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BP ousts chair citing governance and conduct issues

BP's sacked chairman Albert Manifold has ‌pushed back against what he ‌described as a "false narrative" surrounding ‌his removal from the British oil major.

Bangkok Post

Short circuit

Re: "Volvo fire on Thai motorway 'not a battery issue'", (BP, May 23).

AAP

Another surge for Micron, Wall Street's latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records

The U.S. stock market rose to records as it caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were "proceeding nicely" with Iran on ending their war

AAP

Wall Street rises to more records as US stocks catch up to the world's gains from the day before

The U.S. stock market rose to more all-time highs and caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were "proceeding nicely" with Iran on ending their war

Evening Standard

Stocks climb but BP knocked by chairman’s sudden exit

The FTSE 100 closed up 25.13 points, 0.2%, at 10,491.39.

The Independent UK

BP’s latest scandal exposes serious mismanagement at heart of energy giant: ‘It’s total chaos’

Albert Manifold, who has been dismissed following ‘serious concerns’, is the latest member of senior personnel leaving the company abruptly over the past 20 years – and the shareholders don’t like it, writes Simon English

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