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  • Friday, 22 October, 2021
    Obituary
    Gerry Robinson, TV executive and broadcaster, 1948-2021

    Tough-minded accountant who rescued Granada with a combination of bonhomie and bluntness

  • Wednesday, 9 April, 2014
    ReviewPersonal & Household Goods
    The comic reality of commerce on television

    Lord Jones, the former CBI boss, is the latest to take the onscreen ‘Troubleshooter’ role

  • Tuesday, 1 October, 2013
    Luke JohnsonWork & Careers
    Manage your time as well as your staff

    Leaders have to know how to prioritise ruthlessly

  • Wednesday, 18 May, 2011
    LombardEuropean banks
    Prudence will be dearly bought under PRA’s oversight

    PRA expected to police City risks more fiercely than its predecessor, the FSA

  • Friday, 25 March, 2011
    FT PeopleUK companies
    A day to keep Sir Nigel busy

    Once known for his numerous directorships, Sir Nigel Rudd has been reducing his boardroom roles over the past few years

  • Thursday, 27 January, 2011
    Q&ATax
    Q&A: Writing a will

    Sir Gerry Robinson and Sue Medder at Withers answer questions on the emotional and legal side of writing a will

  • Wednesday, 21 July, 2010
    Books
    Fly on the wall exposé finds little to swatdCamera lens that shies away from tough scrutiny
  • Wednesday, 14 July, 2010
    World
    A rational NHS pricing system should come first
  • Thursday, 20 March, 2008
    FT AlphavillePaul Murphy
    McAdam demolition gang arrives at Rentokil
  • Friday, 29 February, 2008
    UK retail results
    Rentokil plunge spurs break-up fears
  • Thursday, 28 February, 2008
    FT AlphavillePaul Murphy
    Rentokil on the block?
  • Friday, 11 January, 2008
    LombardShare rights issues
    All must heed the Ballad of Sir John Harvey-Jones
  • Wednesday, 2 May, 2007
    UK companies
    Rentokil expects second half surge in profits
  • Wednesday, 26 April, 2006
    World
    Jonathan Guthrie: Gerry did Rocco a favour
  • Sunday, 30 October, 2005
    London fights for its future
    Weekend paper briefing: Takeover approach for P&O
  • Saturday, 22 October, 2005
    UK companies
    ‘Sorry’ Robinson in Rentokil retreat
  • Friday, 21 October, 2005
    LombardWorld
    Lombard: Compass bearings look more adrift
  • Friday, 21 October, 2005
    Opinion
    October 21: Robinson retreats from Rentokil
  • Friday, 21 October, 2005
    Oil
    London ends week with fourth straight slide
  • Wednesday, 19 October, 2005
    Companies
    Mudlark: Hanson’s Lea way for barge traffic
  • Tuesday, 18 October, 2005
    World
    Notebook
  • Tuesday, 18 October, 2005
    World
    What the papers say
  • Monday, 17 October, 2005
    LombardWorld
    Lombard: Far from takeover terra firma
  • Monday, 17 October, 2005
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Oct 17: Mysterious departure of BOE deputy
  • Wednesday, 28 September, 2005
    LombardWorld
    Lombard: Turkey turned lame duck
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