UK PM tells leaders at World Economic Forum that reforming governance and ensuring big business stands by its responsibilities to communities is central to Britain’s economy retaining a global outlook.

Employees in British boardrooms remains a topic for debate in the UK. Lynn Strongin Dodds investigates models across Europe and learns that there is no “one-size-fits-all”.

A government green paper proposes binding votes on executive pay. Michael Price argues that the “corporate elite” has tried and failed to self-regulate and it is time for something new.

Scandals, distrust of big business and a belief that business should be about more than turning a profit are some of the themes underlying the big governance stories in 2016.

Financial Reporting Council chairman says wealth creation favours the few while governance must create an environment in which all stakeholders can thrive.

UK prime minister Theresa May scales down her leadership pledge on employee representation in British boardrooms.

Compliance with the UK corporate governance code has improved but Simon Lowe argues that compliance is no longer sufficient.

Seven hundred companies have submitted Modern Slavery Act statements, but few have met all the core elements of the law. Resources, a lack of knowledge and a need for more guidance have all contributed to a slow start.

Senior British business figures support Theresa May’s proposal that employees become board members.

Prime minister Theresa May’s approach to governance may be distancing the current government from a Thatcherite belief in the free market.