Tag: UK government
Cabinet Office makes key appointments
Fiona Ryland will join as government chief people officer and Mike Porter has been appointed government chief digital officer.
MPs call for new parliamentary committee to scrutinise tax deals
All-Party Parliamentary Group argues for greater transparency around tax deals struck by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and big corporates.
Roadmap to mandatory TCFD reporting ‘should focus minds’
Some premium listed companies will see compulsory climate reporting as soon as next year. And experts warn that much work remains to be done.
MPs call for ban on state aid for firms using tax havens
UK politicians have urged the chancellor to exclude businesses using tax havens from state aid, with a moratorium on dividends and curbs on CEO pay.
UK government set to implement mandatory TCFD reporting
The prime minister reportedly wants the UK to “lead the way” on reporting climate risks, using guidelines from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures.
Audit committees ‘need a makeover’ to help fix audit
Academics warn that committees require corporate governance expertise, greater independence and sufficient time if they are to ensure high-quality audit.
Ministers seek greater powers to block foreign takeovers
A consultation is launched on new measures that would allow the government to intervene in the takeover of companies with turnovers of £1m or more for national security reasons.