Forced out, staked out, but back in business

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United Utilities former CE Brian Staples lost his job in July 1997, through a combination of internal disagreement over high salaries and media interest in his personal life. Shortly after he was recruited to contract construction company Amey as Chief Executive and is anticipating a fulfilling career at the 130 million pounds sterling firm. Staples is suing United Utilities over his job loss for compensation of 1 million pounds sterling. Staples claims he was not paid too much for running United and felt press intrusion was completely unjustified.

Construction industry, Human resource management, Interview, United Utilities PLC, Amey Holdings PLC, Staples, Brian

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Runners line up for 7bn pounds sterling Tube part-privatisation

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It is believed that eight consortia have expressed interest in upgrading work to the London Underground network. The public-private partnership programme for the London Underground will involve upgrading three sets of lines, with bidders being paid over 25 to 30 years. Other firms, including Alfred McAlpine and Westinghouse, have expressed interest in working for consortia at a later date. There is uncertainty about the exact role of Bechtel, which is believed to be on the point of joining Railtrack in working on the sub-surface lines.

Planning, London, England, Transportation, Subways, Remodeling and renovation, London Underground Ltd.

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