The Duke of Sussex vowed never to walk away from Sentebale, the charity he created in 2006, at the age of 21, in memory of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, but this week he resigned as a Patron, following a breakdown in boardroom relations during which all trustees but one resigned. The incident has generated significant press coverage, which was fed by a number of public statements made by the different parties to the dispute.

On 1 May 2025, the prestigious CGIUKI Annual Lecture was held at the London Business School. The lecture brought together senior governance professionals including the Chartered Governance Institute’s Global Council, the Institute’s board, and distinguished friends of the Institute to explore one of the most vital qualities in board leadership: independent judgement. The discussion was led by our esteemed speaker Sir Andrew Likierman.

Once criticised for its governance shortcomings, the London-based digital bank has transformed itself following scrutiny over its compliance practices and corporate culture.

In the wake of recent cyberattacks on high-street names such as M&S and Co-op, it’s increasingly clear that no organisation is safe from cybercrime. But while major retailers often have the resilience to absorb such crises, membership bodies and not-for-profit organisations face a far greater set of vulnerabilities.

The government’s £113bn spending review, unveiled on 11 June 2025, aimed to reset the political narrative by showing where they are prioritising spending.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the future of artificial intelligence depends on “good governance”, but what does that mean in practice? This blog explores how different AI giants such as Anthropic, Google and Meta are approaching ethics, oversight and accountability, and what it all means for governance professionals.

Succession planning and leadership development are critical for building a resilient, sustainable business. What can organisations do to ensure they’re in the best possible position to meet emerging challenges and unexpected events in a complex, ever-evolving business and political environment?

The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry has delivered a damning verdict on the compensation process. The report criticises an “unnecessarily adversarial” approach and highlights systemic governance failures.

In times of rapid change, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, writes Sara Drake CEO of CGIUKI. Yet, amid this complexity, one thing remains constant: the need for good governance.