Prince William’s comments he made while visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London on Wednesday were taken out of context, causing backlash.
20.02.2022 - 15:55 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A pub tycoon at the centre of a missing pensions scandal previously walked away from thousands of pounds of debt at a clothing brand he owned.
Richard Davies is one of three businessmen behind the Abandon Ship and MacMerry bar chain who have been accused of the “systematic mistreatment” of dozens of staff in Glasgow and Dundee.
The Sunday Mail told last week how a number of employees claim pension contributions were taken from their wages but not paid into a retirement fund.
A litany of other complaints include unpaid holiday wages, sexual harassment not properly investigated and coronavirus regulations not followed.
We can now reveal Davies ran ASA Retail Ltd with co-director Duncan Sweeny, selling Abandon Ship branded garments sold by retailers such as ASOS and in a shop at Glasgow’s Princes Square.
The firm folded and made staff redundant while owing almost £120,000 to 12 creditors.
One supplier of T-shirts claimed they had been left seriously out of pocket while they said Davies simply continued his business under another company name – Hard Grind Ltd.
Bryan Simpson, of Unite Hospitality, said: “Six weeks after we sent a shocking collective grievance backed up by a plethora of irrefutable evidence, we are still waiting on any substantial update on the sexual misconduct investigation which was promised by the directors.
“Our members are still owed thousands in unpaid holiday pay, pensions and tax, with directors completely ignoring requests for payment.
“Hearing there are historical financial issues is not surprising but still worrying.
“We need directors to stop burying their heads in the sand, to pay workers what they are owed and to engage with the union, which represents a majority of their workforce.”
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Prince William’s comments he made while visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London on Wednesday were taken out of context, causing backlash.
Prince William is facing backlash after describing the attack on Ukraine as “alien” compared to past conflicts that have taken place in Africa and Asia.The 39 year old was visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London with wife Kate Middleton when the comments were made as he met with volunteers sorting out aid transportation for those suffering in the Russian invasion currently. It was reported by The Independent that Prince William told volunteers: “It’s very alien to see this in Europe.
Kate Middleton and Prince William continue to show their support for Ukraine as they took a trip to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London Wednesday. The royal couple made the surprise visit to hear about efforts to support Ukrainians in the U.K. and across Europe.
Prince William and Kate Middleton spent some time learning about the work being done at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London, where volunteers are mounting a humanitarian effort to help those affected near and far.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made the visit Wednesday and were greeted by Ukraine's ambassador to the U.K., Vadym Prystaiko and his wife, Inna. The ambassador and his wife gave William and Kate a tour of the facility, where the royals met with members of the Ukrainian community in London and volunteers.Kate and William were photographed wearing lapel pins in Ukraine's flag colors, and they listened intently as volunteers walked them through their efforts and the challenges they face trying to get the material to those who need it most.
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