A formal investigation has been launched into whether David Cameron breached lobbying laws through his work on behalf of Greensill Capital, according to reports. However, the Guardian understands the former prime minister will say he was acting as an employee for the firm. According to guidance by the Register of Consultant Lobbyists, people who lobby on behalf of their own organisation do not need to declare themselves on the register. – Guardian
The ticket resale website Viagogo has been accused of advertising non-existent gig tickets on behalf of an employee of its sister company StubHub, prompting calls for regulatory and criminal investigations. Musicians condemned Viagogo amid renewed concern about resale websites, which allow fans – but also professional ticket touts – to sell on music, theatre and sports tickets for profit. – Guardian
The UK’s biggest building society has told its staff they can work from anywhere in the country after finding that only 6pc wanted to return to their old routine. Nationwide surveyed its 13,000 office-based employees and discovered that barely one in 20 wished to work from their old desks full-time. More than half (57pc) never wanted to go back to the office again. – Telegraph
Fast-fashion website Boohoo has dramatically cut the number of clothes makers it works with after a sweeping review of its supply chain in the UK. The company revealed it now has 78 approved factories in 100 locations, down from an estimated 200 main manufacturers. This is the first time Boohoo has published a full list of suppliers after the controversy around its supply chain in Leicester. – Telegraph
The prime minister has said jobs in the steel industry will be protected amid the crisis at Liberty Steel. Boris Johnson said the government “will do everything we can to ensure that we continue with British jobs producing British steel” after pressure from Labour to intervene to prevent the collapse of Liberty, which is under threat following the demise of Greensill, the commercial lender. – The Times
