Tesco, John Lewis, Asos and the Co-op are among the firms calling for new UK laws mandating human rights and environmental due diligence.

Rubio has proposed new legislation allowing shareholders to bring legal action against directors over “political conflicts of interest”.

The forced diversion of a Ryanair flight has put sanctions on the news agenda. Boards should be aware of the risks and legislation.

The forced diversion of a Ryanair flight to Belarus has put sanctions on the news agenda. Boards should be aware of the risks and legislation.

A study from the High Pay Centre on pay ratio reports has prompted calls for significant governance reforms in pay and worker representation.

Some premium listed companies will see compulsory climate reporting as soon as next year. And experts warn that much work remains to be done.

The proposed Bill will present a potential hurdle for boards looking at investment or acquisition from an overseas suitor.

Consultation adds new obligations on human rights and stakeholder interests to a raft of measures encouraging long-term value creation.

The proposed Act would give directors and investors revised fiduciary duties “that extend beyond responsibility for financial return”.

There is growing global enthusiasm for corporate social responsibility (CSR). But a new study says legislation can bring its own problems.