Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is poised to secure a third term in office, according to forecasts, while in other news, Oatly lost a legal battle over its use of the word "milk," and senior Co-op staff have raised concerns about a "toxic culture" at the company's executive level. Additionally, Harrods announced that over 180 survivors are engaged in its abuse compensation scheme, and Hebron is under Israeli lockdown amid wider West Bank annexation plans.
Mia Amor Mottley, a global climate action advocate and Barbados' first female leader since its independence in 1966, is expected to win another election, as voters headed to the polls on Wednesday, according to The Guardian. The article highlighted her strong advocacy for climate action and support for small and vulnerable nations.
Meanwhile, plant-based drink maker Oatly lost a long-running legal battle in the UK Supreme Court, preventing them from using the term "milk" for their products. The case, which began in 2021, centered on Dairy UK's argument that the term should only apply to animal-derived products, according to BBC Business. The court also ruled that Oatly could not trademark the phrase "post-milk generation."
At the Co-op, senior staff members have complained of a "toxic culture" at the executive level, according to a letter seen by the BBC. The letter, addressed to Co-op board members, cited "fear and alienation" among senior staff who were hesitant to raise concerns. Several sources also indicated that a culture discouraging dissent had led to poor decisions, resulting in declining morale and profits.
Harrods announced that its compensation scheme for survivors of abuse by former owner Mohammed Al Fayed is underway, with over 180 survivors currently involved, as reported by BBC Business. The luxury retailer has already paid compensation to more than 50 women. The scheme, which opened last March, will close to new submissions on March 31st. Eligible claimants can receive £200,000 in damages, with the potential for up to £385,000 plus treatment costs for those assessed by a consultant psychiatrist.
In the West Bank, the Palestinian city of Hebron is under Israeli lockdown amid wider annexation plans, as reported by Al Jazeera. The article detailed how Israel's occupation strategy has divided the city into zones of control and inserted settlers among Palestinian citizens, suggesting that the Hebron model could be replicated elsewhere.
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