
NEWS: Governance
2025-11-14 09:15:37
News round-up: this week in governance
European Parliament reduces sustainability reporting scope; FRC advises on UK Corporate Governance Code… and issues assurance standard.

NEWS: Climate risk
2025-11-13 15:14:48
Corporate governance has ‘pivotal role’ in tackling climate change
The Taskforce on Net Zero Policy calls on organisations to embed climate considerations and accountability into governance structures.

Board moves
2025-11-12 10:25:09
Sean Doyle joins M&S as a non-executive director
British Airways’ serving chair and CEO will take a seat on the board of Marks and Spencer Group with effect from 1 December this year.

NEWS: Climate risk
2025-11-11 15:23:58
Companies slow to make headway on sustainability reporting
Barely half of organisations surveyed are using the information gathered, finds ACCA research released at COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

COMMENT: Board responsibilities
2025-11-10 15:41:31
3 top tips on directors’ duties
When directors fall short of their responsibilities, the consequences can be devastating. How can board members fulfil their duty?

NEWS: Sustainability reporting rules
2025-11-10 15:11:20
Lawyers take EU sustainability proposals to task
A letter highlights the potential legislative breaches that could occur via the ‘omnibus’ process of revising the CSRD and CSDDD.

Board moves
2025-11-10 10:55:19
Vindi Banga to chair Haleon
The Unilever veteran, currently senior independent director of Haleon, will take over the role from Sir Dave Lewis on 1 January 2026.

WEBINAR: Non-executive directors
2025-11-07 14:53:51
The future board: What skills will define the next generation of NEDs?
A webinar panel of leading governance experts explore what excellence looks like in today’s boardroom—and what it will demand in the future.

NEWS: Governance
2025-11-07 09:23:04
News round-up: this week in governance
European and UK ‘committed to DEI’; Norway pension fund stands against Elon Musk; should the role of senior independent directors expand?

NEWS: AI readiness
2025-11-06 15:51:32
Post Office scandal has ‘resonance’ for AI adoption
A ‘mad rush’ to incorporate artificial intelligence in business could raise the danger of ethical failures, barrister warns conference.

NEWS: Regulation
2025-11-05 15:26:18
FRC issues guidance on share payments for non-executive directors
Companies can flex remuneration structure ‘provided they preserve director independence and are transparent with shareholders’.

2025-11-05 10:53:13
Reimagining the Way the World Works 2025
Forum for the Future sustainability report, showcasing examples of organisations or communities that are reimagining how we live and work.

Board moves
2025-11-04 13:27:13
Oxford Metrics appoints Gary Bullard as chair
Bullard takes over the role of non-executive chair of the sensing and software company’s board with immediate effect.

NEWS: EU legislation
2025-11-03 14:10:19
US business hits out at EU sustainability rules
Industry bodies complain they are being made a ‘target’ of EU regulatory burden, in a letter to the US Treasury.

INSIGHT: Chief financial officer
2025-11-03 10:50:27
How to build trust between the CFO and the board
The chief financial officer’s relationship with the board is critical and requires work on both sides for mutual and corporate success.

INSIGHT: Leadership
2025-10-30 19:14:36
How to lead through permacrisis
In an era of constant disruption, leaders must rethink culture and embrace empathy, purpose and learning to not just survive but thrive.

INSIGHT: Succession planning
2025-10-30 19:13:46
Leadership: how to stop promoting the wrong people
High performance does not automatically equip someone for successful leadership; not everyone is made to lead.

Governance
2025-10-30 19:11:48
News round-up: This week in governance
Conservative CEOs struggle with female inventors; CEOs emerging as diplomats; Climate dissent Down Under; Omnibus loses 'nuance'; AI and cyber oversight intensifying

Diversity and Inclusion
2025-10-30 12:39:33
US anti-DEI measures now influencing UK companies
New research reveals many UK companies are changing attitudes and policies under pressure from the White House.

Cybersecurity
2025-10-29 08:32:58
Cyber security ready for focus on 'external threat landscape'
The latest Governance Watch podcast hears how cybersecurity is about to go through a paradigm shift and boards need to be proactive to beat cyber criminals.