We now look at how ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) reporting is linked to modern slavery.

Friday 5 February saw the leaking of a white paper on health and social care reform. Given the interest in the NHS and its future approach to systems working, some of the principles aired in the document may be of interest to governance professionals.

Today’s King’s speech has set the legislative priorities for the first parliamentary session of this new Labour Government. As expected, it will be a busy session with 38 bills announced and a focus on delivery and growth.

An indispensable guide for those involved in governance within any trust, it aids and supports readers: identify and manage risks; comply with charity and company law; understand sources of income for trusts and their academies and explains the proper application and management of funds.

ProShare’s 27th annual conference will highlight the latest technological developments and trends in the share plan industry and reaffirm the opportunities share ownership brings to employees

Of general interest to all members.

Boards need to see their way through the myriad of definitions, interpretations and priorities that have come to be ESG. The question is: how?

With increasing importance placed on boards embedding ESG considerations in their decision-making and operations, stakeholder capitalism has become something of a buzzword du jour. It is intrinsically linked to sustainability as it is grounded in the view that giving consideration to wider interests, perspectives and impacts leads to long-term value creation.

For employers, an SAYE Scheme can encourage employee engagement and improve retention. While historically a very popular scheme, following Brexit the number of licensed savings carriers in the Irish market fell and the last licensed savings carrier exited the market in early 2021. Since then, it has not been possible to establish or grant new options under a SAYE Scheme. However, with the anticipated announcement of a new licensed savings carrier before the summer, employers should reconsider the benefits of offering a Revenue approved SAYE Scheme.