In this comment piece, Kako Mavalla, Founder of the Black Excellence in Governance Awards (BEGA), explores why recent legislative changes and emerging data mark a positive step towards reducing the ethnicity pay gap, while emphasising that this is only part of the solution. He also highlights the critical role governance professionals play in driving meaningful, lasting progress.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the future of artificial intelligence depends on “good governance”, but what does that mean in practice? This blog explores how different AI giants such as Anthropic, Google and Meta are approaching ethics, oversight and accountability, and what it all means for governance professionals.

In this guide, we delve into the ESG factors that truly matter and explore their implications for governance professionals.

In the Spring budget the rate of national insurance was cut from 10 to 8%. This 2p cut in national insurance was the main event as the Chancellor sought to change the narrative of being the government of high taxes

Cybersecurity has become a leading board-level risk for UK organisations in 2025. As threats grow in scale and complexity, governance professionals play a critical role in equipping boards with the insight and oversight needed to manage cyber-risk effectively. This article outlines ten key recommendations.

Katie Hollis FCG from Company Matters discusses Robotic Process Automation and gives top tips for anyone considering it.

The ability to influence boardroom dynamics is fundamental to the successful company secretary.

In 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson in the USA created Earth Day to force sustainability issues onto the national agenda. Europe followed this movement with environmental laws, and The Earth Day Network went global in 1990. This network now has over 50,000 partners in 193 countries.