Record audit fees; companies failing on sustainability risk reporting; Meta and other companies face ‘underminers of democracy’ claim.

EU companies now report under the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). They’ve made a good start but there’s scope to improve their performance and the rules guiding them, say campaigners.

Analysis of modern slavery statements from FTSE 100 companies reveals none have achieved the highest standards of disclosure.

The deadline has passed for modern slavery statements to be submitted but companies are failing to properly comply.