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Lack of women on boards is unacceptable, says PM
The Prime Minister has said that the lack of women on FTSE 100 boards is 'completely unacceptable'.
Change of address for Registrar in Northern Ireland
The Registrar of Companies in Northern Ireland is changing address from from 31 May.
Culture key to improving board effectiveness, says ICSA
Boards should spend more time determining the culture, vision and values to their organisation and encouraging appropriate boardroom behaviours, according to ICSA.
FRC remuneration plans could be challenging for companies, says PwC
Proposals in the new UK Corporate Governance Code to extend requirements to risk-adjust executive remuneration plans could present challenges, according to a professional services firm.
First corporate manslaughter trial postponed
The first trial of a company for the offence of corporate manslaughter has been postponed until September.
UK business spends more on research
The UK's largest companies spent more than £26 billion on developing new products, services and improving productivity in 2008, according to Government research.
EU proposes more stringent capital requirements for banks
The European Commission has proposed a number of changes to the Capital Requirements Directive in order to strengthen the resilience of the banking sector.
FSA offers new advice on risk disclosure
The City watchdog has published new advice on the interaction between working capital and risk factors.
Directors need more than just business knowledge, says IoD
The Institute of Directors (IoD) is arguing that directors need knowledge of applied corporate governance as well as business knowledge in order to be successful.
Survey shows positive employment attitude
A survey of chief executives indicates that many companies plan to increase their headcount in the next year.
Government sets out thinking on tax policy
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has published a policy paper detailing the terms under which the Government will run its tax policy in future.
Pensions schemes face bleak outlook
New data on trends affecting UK pensions shows that many schemes are underfunded and face tumbling asset values.
Employment law misunderstood by a third of small companies
Small businesses are either well-acquainted with their obligations under UK employment laws or unaware and exposed, according to a Government survey.
City competitiveness is number one priority, says Lloyds chairman
The chairman of Lloyds has called for the competitiveness of the City of London to be treated as a priority following the financial crisis.
Chartered Secretaries sixth highest-paid professionals in UK
Chartered Secretaries are the sixth best-paid professionals in the UK, according to new research from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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