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Albert Manifold ousted as BP chair over governance and conduct concerns

BP stock falls by over 4 percent in US and UK markets as governance concerns lead to chairman Albert Manifold's removal.

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What happened BP stock falls by over 4 percent in US and UK markets as governance concerns lead to chairman Albert Manifold's removal.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftWho is Albert Manifold and why has he been removed as chairman of BP?

Irish Times · Center-left · News report

CenterAlbert Manifold ousted as BP chair over governance and conduct concerns

Al Jazeera English · Center · News report

Right / center-rightEnergy giant ousts chairman over ‘serious’ conduct concerns

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SEE THE HEADLINES

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · May 26, 4:19 PM

Albert Manifold ousted as BP chair over governance and conduct concerns

BP stock falls by over 4 percent in US and UK markets as governance concerns lead to chairman Albert Manifold's removal.

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CNBCNews report · May 26, 5:04 PM

BP shares fall after board removes chairman Albert Manifold over 'serious’ conduct concerns

The board of British energy major BP on Tuesday announced it had unanimously decided to remove Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect.

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Irish TimesNews report · May 26, 4:59 PM

Who is Albert Manifold and why has he been removed as chairman of BP?

Hailing from Templeogue and an accountant by trade, Manifold spent 11 years as CRH chief executive and was appointed BP chairman last October

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BizPac ReviewNews report · May 26, 3:30 PM

Energy giant ousts chairman over ‘serious’ conduct concerns

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British oil giant BP announced Tuesday that it ousted its chairman Albert Manifold, citing concerns over his conduct. BP said in a statement that Manifold, who was […]

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OilPrice.comNews report · May 26, 3:08 PM

BP Ousts Chair Albert Manifold Over Conduct Concerns

The chair of BP has been fired after less than a year, after “serious concerns” about his conduct were lodged with the energy major’s board. Albert Manifold was stripped of his roles as cha...

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AxiosNews report · May 26, 1:41 PM

BP removes board chair, citing "conduct" concerns

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BP removed board chair Albert Manifold on Tuesday, citing "serious concerns" about "governance standards, oversight and conduct." Why it matters: BP has lost its CEO and now its board chair...

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May 26, 1:41 PM: Axios joined the source map.

May 26, 3:08 PM: OilPrice.com joined the source map.

May 26, 3:30 PM: BizPac Review joined the source map.

May 26, 4:19 PM: Al Jazeera English joined the source map.

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