Once-renowned investment manager Neil Woodford has criticised the board BP for ousting 'shouty' chairman after less than a year.

"I dispute entirely the characterization of my conduct and I will not allow a false narrative to go unchallenged."

The ousted chairman of BP has hit back again at 'lies' told by colleagues after complaining he was fired 'without warning'.

The shock ouster of BP Chair Albert Manifold — while another unwelcome change at the very top — gives CEO Meg O'Neill a stronger hand to reshape the UK major.

The UK energy company’s board took an unwise gamble on a dominant executive

Once-renowned investment manager Neil Woodford has criticised the board BP for ousting 'shouty' chairman after less than a year.