CEO Succession: What UK Nomination Committees Must Own in 2026
Only 21% of organisations have a formal CEO succession plan, yet the UK Corporate Governance Code requires one. Here is what nomination committees must own.
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DMCCA Consumer Enforcement: What UK Boards Must Govern in 2026
DMCCA consumer law enforcement is live. UK boards face up to 10% of global turnover in CMA penalties. Here is what directors must govern and act on now.
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ICO Enforcement Powers 2026: What UK Directors Must Know Now
The ICO holds unprecedented enforcement powers under the DUAA 2025 — including compelling director interviews and mandating technical audits. Here is the personal accountability risk.
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Data Use and Access Act 2025: What UK Directors Must Govern Now
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 is now in force — expanding ICO powers and creating new board accountability for data governance from June 2026.
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Audit Reform Paused: What UK Boards Must Act on With ARGA Shelved
Labour shelved ARGA audit reform in January 2026. UK boards and audit committees must now understand what this means for their governance obligations.
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Employment Rights Act 2025: What UK Boards and CEOs Must Govern Now
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is in force. UK boards face doubled redundancy awards, a new Fair Work Agency, and October 2026 harassment obligations — act now.
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Provision 29: The Board Internal Controls Declaration for 2026
Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code requires boards to declare internal controls effective — 2026 is the year to build your evidence.
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FRC Strategic Report 2026: What UK Directors Must Now Disclose
The FRC’s 2026 strategic report guidance update requires UK directors to make new disclosures — boards acting now avoid restatement risk and audit committee challenge at year end.
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IFRS 18: The CFO Preparation Guide for UK Boards in 2026
IFRS 18 replaces IAS 1 from January 2027 — but UK CFOs must act in 2026, as comparative data for the transition year must already comply with the new presentation standard.
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Provision 29: The UK Board Material Controls Deadline for 2026
Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code applies from January 2026. Here’s what boards must do to declare material controls effectiveness.
