Two of the highest-profile names in UK business were today handed the task of helping to oversee the operations of the Bank of England.

One of the key figures in Marks & Spencer’s successful takeover defence this summer has extended his stay at the company, it emerged today.

MARKS & SPENCER’S interim chairman yesterday looked set to take the position on a permanent basis.

Marks & Spencer’s interim chairman is expected to take the position on a permanent basis, it was reported today.

Retail tycoon Philip Green is preparing to wage a high street war on Marks & Spencer after dropping his £9.1bn (€13.6bn) takeover bid.

Marks & Spencer today showed no sign of giving in to investor pressure to open its books up to retail tycoon Philip Green.

The newly-appointed team at Marks & Spencer is preparing to begin work at the troubled high street giant today.