Head of British employer group CBI steps aside over allegations

Confederation of British Industry said fresh concerns about Tony Danker's behaviour were brought to its attention last week and an independent investigation would now take place

CBI director-general Tony Danker: The CBI said it had already conducted an internal investigation into Mr Danker's workplace behaviour after receiving a complaint in January, which it judged did not require escalation to a disciplinary process.

British business group, the Confederation of British Industry, has said its director-general Tony Danker had stepped aside while the employer body conducted a review into his behaviour.

The CBI said it had already conducted an internal investigation into Mr Danker's workplace behaviour after receiving a complaint in January, which it judged did not require escalation to a disciplinary process.