Boardroom tensions continue at pub chain

THE boardroom turmoil at Harvester owner, Mitchells & Butlers, intensified yesterday when its interim boss became the latest leader to call time on the troubled company.

Jeremy Blood, the former boss of brewing giant, Scottish & Newcastle, who in March took over as temporary chief executive, is to step down after a brief handover period.

His role will be taken on by interim chairman, Bob Ivell, until a permanent chief executive is found.