Ray Kelvin back working with Ted Baker after forced hugging scandal

Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin has appointed a representative to the company's board, 18 months after he quit as its boss amid a "forced hugging" scandal and claims of inappropriate behaviour towards staff. The retailer has appointed Colin La Fontaine Jackson to be a nominee director on behalf of Mr Kelvin, who still owns almost 12pc of the business. Mr Kelvin was forced to take a leave of absence in 2018 following claims that he hugged workers who were uncomfortable about it. He was also accused