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The shift toward sustainable executive compensation

Josh Black, Editor in Chief at Diligent Market Intelligence, examines the shift toward sustainable executive compensation.

New Procurement Act 2023: Key changes and opportunities for suppliers to the public sector

The Procurement Act 2023, coming into place on 24 February 2025, is expected to improve the supply of goods, services, and works to the public sector.

Historic £1.5 billion payout for 112,000 former coalminers

The UK government has announced a £1.5 billion payout for 112,000 former coalminers, changing a long-standing injustice and significantly boosting their pensions by an average of 32%.

Multilateral development banks announce their support of climate financing at COP29

Yesterday, at COP29, multilateral development banks (MDBs) announced their financial plans to help countries meet ambitious climate outcomes.

How shell companies can be used to facilitate financial crime

The predicate crime of fraud is a growing global trend. Here, Directors from Moody’s discuss how shell companies can be used to facilitate financial crime.

Supporting students and strengthening universities

A new package revealed by the UK Government will create better support for students while strengthening the financial stability of Universities.

Global climate hazards and the way to resilience

1.2 billion people around the world are at risk of life-altering impacts from climate hazards like heatwaves, flooding, hurricanes, and drought.

The UK productivity crisis: An opportunity missed

On the 30th of October, new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget, which set out the direction of travel of the Labour government.

Bus price rise: Government invests over £1 billion to boost bus services and cap fares at £3

The UK Government has announced an investment of over £1 billion to improve bus services across the UK, with single bus fares capped at £3 until the end of 2025.

Local Government associations work together in a call for review for funding

Four of the UK’s leading local government associations are calling on the new government to address critical funding challenges that have left many local authorities on the brink of financial collapse.

Elder Americans face growing financial insecurity

In September the National Council on Ageing (NCOA) analysed the growing financial crisis that older Americans face, in particular those aged between 60 and older.

Rising debt and less aid: The struggle of the world’s poorest economies

Recent World Bank analysis shows how the 26 poorest economies are facing worsening challenges and vulnerabilities.

Are UK Universities at the financial “tipping point”?

UK universities support over a quarter of a million jobs and contribute more than £130 billion to the UK economy, according to UUK figures(1), but there are concerns they are at a financial tipping point. Ray Dorney, Director from Rockford Associates, explores.

How the government can support the national fight against fraud

According to a recent survey conducted by LexisNexis Risk Solutions on digital trust, banking is the most trusted sector, with 86% of UK consumers deeming banks trustworthy. However, only 28% deem government institutions trustworthy, so, how can the government support the national fight against fraud?

Capital-intensive projects: Approaches to prevent fraud, error, waste, and abuse

Leaders managing capital-intensive projects face the constant and serious challenge of controlling fraud, error, waste, and abuse (FEWA).

NHS in critical condition but fixable, reports Lord Darzi

A new report by Lord Darzi has revealed that the National Health Service (NHS) is in serious trouble, facing challenges in patient access, quality of care, and overall performance.

Government approves 6% pay rise for GPs following independent review

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has endorsed a 6% pay increase for General Practitioners (GPs) across the United Kingdom.

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