Day three: Box Clever subject to 'autocratic control' of Granada and Thorn

James Phillips
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Granada and Thorn were consulted on and asked to approve many of the main decisions made within Box Clever Technology (BCT), a former Thorn finance director has told the Upper Tribunal.

The comments were made during the ongoing case where The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is seeking to impose a financial support direction (FSD) on five ITV group companies - formerly known as Granada - ...

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