CBI president apologises over sexual misconduct allegations

Brian McBride says business lobby group was on firm ground in sacking director general Tony Danker

The president of Britain's most influential business lobby organisation has apologised for a spate of sexual misconduct allegations and toxic culture" that has left the Confederation of British Industry fighting for its future.

Speaking publicly for the first time, Brian McBride apologised to those alleging various forms of sexual misconduct, which span several years, by senior figures at the organisation, including an allegation of rape, first reported in a Guardian investigation last month.