Primary school teacher fired after conviction for driving under the influence

A primary school teacher said she was “deeply remorseful and deeply ashamed” after being convicted of drink-driving, a professional conduct panel heard. The Teaching Regulation Agency held a meeting this month (May 2024) to decide whether Ms Kay Duffin should be allowed to work in teaching in light of the offence. Ms Duffin, 48, had … Read more

Activist investor calls on Rio Tinto to abandon primary listing in London

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Rio Tinto should abandon its primary listing in London and unify its corporate structure in Australia, following a move by rival BHP, according to an activist investor who has taken a stake in the dual-listed … Read more