Only one more key meeting is planned between the NMEC board and Ms Page- to discuss her financial settlement.

BBC: Sponsors 'called for Dome resignation'

Earlier this week there were reported to have been angry meetings between NMEC executives and sponsors of the troubled North Greenwich attraction.

BBC: Dome chief resigns

NMEC's bank account when the firm is wound up next year.

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NMEC's board, packed with experienced businessmen such as Michael Grade, a former chief executive of Channel 4, and Sir Brian Jenkins, chairman of Woolwich, a bank, believed the original visitor forecasts.

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Last month's attendance figures were poorer than expected and critics said if they did not pick up significantly NMEC would face financial difficulties and be forced to call on the government for a hand-out.

BBC: Dome ops director quits

NMEC, sacked the chief executive, Jennie Page.

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NMEC's latest business plan.

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