The Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday of a new AI Safety Institute to explore the risks of AI developments is a very welcome step forward, as is the announced funding for a super computer and quantum computers which will be available to businesses. However, UK corporate boards must get a move on to prepare for the challenges ahead.

CGI welcomes the plan for a new independent regulator in English football which was announced in the King's Speech but we are concerned that expectations of reform are unrealistically high, and that the Football Governance Bill announced in the King’s Speech on 7th November is promising more than it can possibly deliver.

The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (the Institute) has welcomed publication today of the UK Stewardship Code 2026 by the Financial Reporting Council, noting that several of its key recommendations have been reflected in the final text.

74% of governance professionals are concerned about the accuracy of AI-generated content in corporate reporting, according to new research from The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI).

The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) welcomes publication today of the first report published by the FTSE Women Leaders Review which shows that almost 40% of UK FTSE 100 board positions are now held by women, gaining the UK an impressive second place in international rankings for female board representation.

The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) welcomes publication today of a report from the Financial Reporting Council, conducted with the University of Essex, which shows that the Wates Principles are the most widely adopted corporate governance code used by large private companies.

The Cyprus Integrity Forum (CIF) and the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) have announced a significant strategic collaboration whereby the CGIUKI will support CIF’s Business Integrity Forum (BIF) programme.

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The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has today published new guidance for academy trusts, proposing model terms of reference for Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) Remuneration and Audit and Risk committees. The guidance will be useful to any trusts seeking to strengthen their governance arrangements and comply with the requirements of the Department for Education and the Education and Skills Funding Agency.