@madisonmarriage.bsky.social Paul Caruana Galizia @mattvella.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/6966...
Posts by Antonia Cundy
On Friday, Crispin Odey wisely abandoned his ยฃ79mn 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.
Thereโs a lot more to say. Watch this space. But for now... ๐ฅ
Last chance to submit your application for the best job in the world! Come work with us at @financialtimes.com ๐ ๐
job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
Hi, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I am glad the article resonated with you, though I am sorry for what it sounds like your wife went through. Would you be able to DM me? I tried to message you but was unable to. I would really appreciate the chance to hear more. antonia.cundy@ft.com
We spent months reporting on problems at North London Collegiate Schoolโs Singapore outpost โ which former staff said is a far cry from its London namesake. They said bullying, misogyny, safeguarding lapses & a โbums on seatsโ mentality undermined the prestigious โ & proudly feminist โ NLCS brand.
The UKโs 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...
๐ Do you have a tip you think our Special Investigations team at the FT should investigate?
We're interested in anything and everything; investigations in the past have looked at modern slavery, medicine, universities, wellness, sexual misconduct and more.
DM me or email me antonia.cundy@ft.com.
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...
Hands' representatives denied he had a tendency to talk about sex or books about sex.
Read our full story online and in print @financialtimes.com today.
My DMs are open or firstname.lastname@ft.com.
Thanks to superstar Caroline Binham and tireless @mattvella.bsky.social, plus wider FT team.
4/4
Several staff said Handsโ commented on the size of womenโs breasts. Another said he told a story about a business associate masturbating in the bath.
They said he was volatile & unchallenged; โcharming and charismaticโ one moment, โharsh [and] domineeringโ the next.
3/4
We spoke to 25 former employees and business associates who worked with Hands between 2002 and 2023.
Together, they said he was a bully who raged and screamed at staff, humiliated underlings, and made sexually explicit comments.
Hands and Terra Firma deny the allegations.
2/4
NEW ๐จ
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 ยฃ6bn swan song.
But former staffers described to me & @carolinebinham
another side to Hands.
1/4
www.ft.com/content/20bd...