Encouraging staff to speak up and stop harm can reduce legal and reputational risk—both for the organisation and its board members.

Lack of ownership reform and plans to extend the definition of “public interest entity” have drawn criticism from prominent figures.

The recently revised UK Corporate Governance Code has re-emphasised the importance of whistleblowing. Resources are available to help boards ensure they are well placed to support the process.

A fierce debate is underway over the future of audit. Could it be resolved with an independent body appointing company auditors?

The audit market is being accused of lacking competition, but there is a case for reforming ownership rules.