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A new public consultation has been launched today on measures to strengthen corporate governance.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Prime Minister Theresa May spoke at the CBI annual conference to set out her vision for UK business including a modern Industrial Strategy.
Prime Minister Theresa May will outline the first steps in a modern, ambitious Industrial Strategy which will build on the UK’s strengths.
The Prime Minister writes in the Financial Times that if we believe in capitalism, free markets and free trade, we must be prepared to adapt.
From today (30 June 2016) companies will have to declare who owns or controls them to Companies House.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Environment Secretary's speech at the Institute for Government on reforming Defra.
The NIO announces a review of processes and systems to meet its corporate obligations
A summit of senior business leaders and government will be held to establish the best way to reshape and improve corporate culture.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The Minister for Cabinet Office spoke on the benefits of employee ownership and public service mutuals.
Business must keep up the momentum for representation of women on their boards, according to Business Secretary Vince Cable.
Business Secretary Vince Cable today (27 October 2014) set out the progress made in changing the investment culture of UK equity markets.
Women representation on FTSE 100 boards continues to increase.
Government has today (4 April 2014) published its response to a Call for Views on corporate responsibility from last year.
Extractives industries reporting: implementing the EU accounting directive consultation launched.
Sir Winfried Bischoff has been appointed as the new Chair of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).
FTSE350 companies challenged by Vince Cable and Lord Davies to seize the opportunity and increase the number of women in their boardrooms.
Latest figures for Women on Boards published today show that female representation in the UK’s top companies’ boards continues to increase
The business secretary outlines proposals to improve company transparency and boost public trust in business.
Measures to help improve corporate transparency and strengthen director disqualification laws have been outlined.
The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on bovine TB, Royal Mail, civil service reform, shareholder democracy and ECHR ruling.
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