The Latest Breaking News from George Holmes

University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor

George Holmes was suspended in 2025 over allegations involving financial mismanagement and other misconduct

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

The rise of ‘beaver bombing’ across Europe

Letter: Prof George Holmes and Gabriel Rowland say illicit releases need to be included in our conversations about which species belong in the UK, and who gets to decide this

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025

Regulators open inquiry into University of Greater Manchester amid fraud claims

University is already being investigated by police over ‘allegations of financial irregularities’ and has suspended three of its senior staff

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Bolton graduates miss out on top jobs because of prejudice, says vice-chancellor

George Holmes says employers favour applicants from better-known institutions, as he plans to change university’s name

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Ring of Tory donors 'line pals up' for knighthoods and honours in "Gong-Go-Round"

The Mirror's exclusive investigation can reveal donors who have given the party more than £3m have been handed foreign knighthoods and honorary doctorates by the same circle of businessmen - deeply rooted in Conservative social circles

Daily Mirror · May 21, 2022