Over lockdown payments delay

Astrid, 11, survived. The couple thanked the people of Scotland in an open letter after the tragedy.

They wrote: “The Scottish Highlands has granted us abiding, special memories for our family. It is for this reason that the many words of comfort have fortified us and touched our hearts.”

Three months ago, the Povlsens announced the arrival of twin baby girls, which they described as their “little miracles”.

Last month, the tycoon was criticised for his decision to furlough nearly 50 staff and not even top up their wages.

Government Job Retention Scheme cash was used to pay 49 workers at conservation f irm Wildland during the coronavirus crisis.

A Highland politician called for Povlsen to sell one of his estates so he could honour his firm’s clothing manufacturing contracts.

Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant, Scottish Labour’s spokeswoman on poverty and inequality, said: “This kind of behaviour points to the old order where people thought it acceptable to amass wealth on the back of the poor.

“That no longer washes with the public and I hope people will look closely at who they purchase from.

“He could easily sell one of his Highland estates and use the money to pay those hard-pressed workers he depends on. I am sure our communities would be happy to look at a community buyout.”

Rushanara Ali, MP for Bethnal Green and Bow in London, has campaigned for equality in global trade.

She said: “It is reprehensible that many multinational corporations have backed out of their contracts or cancelled orders, leaving local manufacturers and their