Eleanor Gray is the Director of Inquiry for NHS England. In this comment blog she explores how public inquiries examine whether organisations can clearly evidence their decision-making, risk management, and culture under scrutiny, and why consistent, transparent processes are critical to demonstrating accountability.

Formula One’s 2026 Concorde Agreement has quietly reshaped the sport’s power structures by separating commercial terms from governance for the first time. The move reflects growing pressure on the FIA and F1 to demonstrate transparency, accountability and faster decision‑making.

Should companies speak out about difficult social, political or environmental topics? If so, when? What does it mean for a company to ‘take a stand’?

There is no doubting the ramifications for business and other international and UK organisations, or the attention government is now placing on tracking the real owners of business and property in the UK.

The modern boardroom contains a diverse cast of characters, with differing priorities and targets. As a governance professional, you must be well equipped to help facilitate constructive debate.

Local authority law and practice continues to change at pace. Over many years Knowles has established itself as the authority on the law and practice of local authority meetings and decision-making.

Develop the confidence, knowledge and skills you need to advise decision makers on governance.

The introductory qualification that covers the principles of good governance across many different sectors.

The introductory qualification that covers the principles of good governance across many different sectors.