Provision 29: What UK Boards Must Declare on Controls in 2026
Provision 29 requires UK boards to formally declare internal control effectiveness from January 2026.
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FCA Non-Financial Misconduct: What Boards Must Act On Now
From 1 September 2026, FCA non-financial misconduct rules extend to 37,000 SMCR firms. Here is what boards must govern and act on now.
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FCA Appointed Representatives Reform: What UK Firms Must Do Now
HM Treasury’s landmark reforms to the FCA AR regime create a new permission gateway for principal firms. Here’s what compliance leaders must plan for now.
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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.
