Regulator to examine four audits conducted by EY of Post Office accounts from 2015 to 2018 following Horizon scandal

Its aim is to help foster ‘a culture of responsible risk taking and effective governance’ and enhance trust in UK business.

Impact of trade wars, slow progress on audit reform, EY fined over Thomas Cook audit; using AI in the boardroom; UK launches code of practice on cyber governance.

Business approaches to equity, diversity and inclusion remain constructive, ‘despite political headwinds’, says IoD.

Better Business Act campaign grows; sustainability warning to US; EY’s female leadership success; FRC reminder over ‘capital restructuring’.

‘Diversity on boards and in organisations promotes better governance, decision-making and transparency,’ says Baroness Twycross.

Potential threats and opportunities from climate change are not going anywhere, says climate strategy expert.

Esser, who is professor of corporate law and governance at the University of Glasgow, joins the Institute of Directors as senior adviser.

When large firms go bust, ‘the British public pays the price’ in bailouts, job losses and disruption, warns professor.

In a trend ‘deeply concerning’ to some, a number of major US firms, including Walmart and McDonald’s, plan to scale back their DEI practices.