Former Harrods boss in legal dispute

Former Harrods chief executive Richard Simonin has launched a legal action against the London store and its flamboyant owner Mohamed al Fayed. Simonin was at one stage credited with almost doubling the store's profits to £20m during his brief tenure. After his sudden departure in February, Simonin is now claiming £300,000 in damages.

Harrods said the action is 'groundless'.