Lauren MacIntyre spoke to Governance and Compliance about her award win, as well as her entry into the profession.

The first identity verification convictions mark a major shift in Companies House enforcement. They highlight that boards are responsible not only for their own compliance, but also for ensuring unverified individuals do not continue acting as directors. With key ECCTA deadlines approaching, governance professionals should treat identity verification as a board-level accountability issue and take steps now to ensure compliance.

Barbara Daisy Nabuweke is the Company Secretary at the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Limited . In this comment article she shares her career pivot from law into governance and why now is the perfect time to pursue a career in the industry.

Combining a virtuous circle with a circular economy approach could potentially be beneficial for the organisation, its stakeholders, shareholders and the environment. It may also be one way of approaching the broader ESG agenda.

Pam Burrows has been helping leaders and teams stress less and perform better for over 35 years, both locally and internationally. In this comment blog she explores the importance of psychological safety and well-being for governance professionals.

Onyeka Nweze shares some insights into what goes on behind the scenes on The Apprentice.

Santander Asset Management UK, winners of the 2022 CGIUKI Award for Governance Project of the Year, describe how they took a deep dive into their governance in order to streamline and simplify processes.

Samira Chambas, winner of the Black Excellence in Governance Awards 2025 and Senior Assistant Company Secretary, reflects on this year's Black History Month theme, 'reclaiming narratives', exploring the importance of visibility, representation and inclusion within the governance profession.

Sunita Yardley-Patel is the Head of Governance at Ormiston Academies Trust. In this comment blog she considers who gets to govern and why broadening access and redefining experience is critical to effective boards.