At a glance for businesses: The European Commission’s 2030 Consumer Agenda (published on 19 November 2025) (the “Agenda”) sets the direction of EU consumer policy for the next five years, with potential implications for digital platforms, retailers, financial institutions and manufacturers.

The Competency Framework for Governance Professionals comprises 12 competencies divided into three areas within the framework; Values, Practice and Knowledge.

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CGIUKI branches are places for members, students and non-members interested in governance to meet, learn and feel part of a governance community.

Improved ESG (Environmental, social and corporate governance) has been seen as a positive response to the crisis and as a means by which we can drive change in businesses for good.

An effective ESG strategy is strongly recommended to build long-term trust and credibility with stakeholders and secure a more successful and stable business.

In this article Lorence Nye, Head of Policy at the Quoted Companies Alliance, discusses the journeys and challenges of small and mid-caps in regards to ESG.

Recent research indicates that charity boards are reporting ESG matters but as discrete parts of good governance rather than considering them holistically.