Thorntons chairman Christopher Burnett quits

Thorntons chairman Christopher Burnett has quit after his £87.4m takeover bid was rejected on the grounds that it undervalued the company. The chain has been in takeover talks since August. John Jackson, a senior independent director, is actin

Thorntons chairman Christopher Burnett has quit after his &£87.4m takeover bid was rejected on the grounds that it undervalued the company. The chain has been in takeover talks since August. John Jackson, a senior independent director, is acting chairman until a replacement is found.