Szabolcs Fekete lied that he alone had consumed two sandwiches, two coffees, a pasta pesto and a bolognaise during a business trip to Amsterdam in 2022.He later confessed his partner had eaten some of the food, and was sacked by a disciplinary committee.Credit: PAThe claim was later rejected as a more senior colleague believed it showed meals for two people - which went against company policy that meals for spouses cannot be reimbursed.
"Could you please outline what your concern is, as I don’t think I have to justify my eating habits to this extent… As previously confirmed these are all my expenses and I have no one to add to them.”Lloyds sees profits surge but sets aside £662 million to cover unpaid loans During an internal hearing, he eventually admitted to having shared the meals with his partner, but said he had been experiencing personal difficulties due to the recent death of his grandmother.