Ted Baker launches probe into CEO ‘hugs’
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Neil Hodge2018-12-11T13:15:00
Ray Kelvin, the founder of fashion retailer Ted Baker, stands accused of giving unwanted hugs to employees and has stepped down temporarily amid an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
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