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English law must adapt to the needs of the future, otherwise the UK will be left behind.

A radically transparent approach to environmental, social and governance benchmarking is likely to be rewarded by consumers.

What we can learn from the ‘shambolic’ appointment process for the Charity Commission Chair?

Organisations should be shifting their priorities towards environmental, social and governance issues to ensure good governance and engage stakeholders.

The winners of the 2021 CGIUKI awards for best annual reports focused on readability and clarity.

Claims for furlough payments should be proactively reviewed to ensure accuracy and alignment with the spirit of the scheme.

Creation of a more equitable culture requires that we live up to our word and ensure that our allyship is not just performative.

John Cooke received an MBE for services to the English National Opera in the 2022 New Year’s Honours List. Here he discusses the unique challenges faced by the ENO during the pandemic and the topics that are likely to be high on the board’s agenda in 2022.