Employment

McDonald’s UK and Ireland boss to face MPs as sexual assault allegations intensify

Group legal action has been launched in relation to assault and harassment allegations, it has been confirmed

Alistair Macrow, chief executive of McDonald’s UK and Ireland, said the company is “determined to root out” behaviour which falls below expected standards

McDonald’s faces intensifying pressure over its culture after the fast-food chain was hit by further allegations related to sexual assault, racism and bullying at UK franchises.

The head of the company’s British business has now been summoned to answer questions from MPs at UK parliament next week as a result.

It came after a law firm confirmed a group legal action has been launched in relation to assault and harassment allegations.

Alistair Macrow, chief executive ...