The Financial Reporting Council’s investigations of audit work in the past year resulted in fines for firms of £18.2m.

Director shareholdings have more impact on success than whether the chair/CEO roles are combined, research suggests.

As the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights turn fifteen, they face ‘severe stress’, write experts.

Most boards are currently confronting the question of what they can allow artificial intelligence to decide, research finds.

It would be better to move beyond the ‘binary choice’ of non-executive vs executive, argue governance experts.

Only 11% of UK employees are happy at work. With disengaged workers having 18% lower productivity, why are leaders looking the other way?

Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, a body supported by the Church of England Pensions Board, highlights big companies pursuing ESG despite attacks from the right.

People are harassed, attacked and—in 53 cases—killed for speaking out against corporate harms, a new study reveals.

Median annual pay for chief executives increased from £5.01m to £5.89m, according to 2025/2026 figures from Deloitte.

Investors choose sides after a campaign group challenged BP’s exclusion of shareholder proposals on sustainability.

Upcoming negotiations provide new opportunity, after the one lost by the EU in revising its due diligence directive, says law professor.

Academics call for ‘informed stewardship’, so boards ‘document the rationale for relying on machine-generated insights’.

The High Pay Centre think tank’s estimate underlines the executive pay gap—although calls persist for more money for the top tier.

How boards can combine a strong commercial strategy with leadership that sets a standard for responsible business globally.

Omnibus changes to sustainability due diligence directive ‘should align with the UN Guiding Principles’ to allow supply chain clarity.

A ‘mad rush’ to incorporate artificial intelligence in business could raise the danger of ethical failures, barrister warns conference.

New research reveals many UK companies are changing attitudes and policies under pressure from the White House.

Senators raise concerns about the risks of ‘mandatory arbitration’, where facts could be ‘hidden behind closed doors’.

University pro-chancellor stresses the need for transparency and accountability to make headway on equality at work.

A high-quality code of ethics will guide employees towards a shared and consistent culture, according to the Institute of Business Ethics.