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Long-awaited audit reforms in King’s Speech to help avoid big company failures

The new Labour Government will press ahead with reforms of company audits and corporate governance with plans for a more powerful watchdog under long-awaited legislation unveiled in the King’s Speech. The draft Audit Reform and Corporate Governance ...

18 Jul 2024 at 09:42

City

AstraZeneca boss says firm takes China probe ‘very seriously’

The boss of AstraZeneca has said the group takes the probe in China that saw the detention of its president in the country “very seriously” as the drugs giant hiked its financial outlook once again. AstraZeneca’s shares have been sent reeling ...

12 Nov 2024 at 09:22

Thames Water fined £18m over dividends but granted 35% bills hike by 2030

Thames Water granted 35% bills hike by 2030 amid £18m fine over dividends

Thames Water is to be allowed to hike consumer bills by 35% by 2030 following a decision by the industry regulator, as it was also handed an £18.2 million fine for paying “unjustified” dividends to shareholders. The average annual bill will ...

19 Dec 2024 at 13:03

City

Trump presidency sparks concerns over future of diversity culture at UK firms

Concerns are growing over the future of diversity and inclusion culture at UK companies after Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president. Since being sworn in on Monday, Mr Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders to dismantle his ...

22 Jan 2025 at 18:17

World

South Korean appeals court upholds acquittal of Samsung chief Lee

A South Korean appeals court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that acquitted Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong of financial criminal charges over a contentious merger between Samsung affiliates that cemented his grip over the ...

03 Feb 2025 at 11:10

World

Executives at Japan’s Fuji TV resign over sex scandal linked to former star

The president of Japanese network Fuji Television and the chairman of its parent company have resigned, taking responsibility for a widening sex assault scandal linked to one of Japan’s top TV celebrities. The scandal centres on ...

27 Jan 2025 at 14:11

City

Probe into Aviva’s £3.7bn deal for Direct Line launched by competition watchdog

An investigation into Aviva’s £3.7 billion takeover swoop for insurance rival Direct Line has been launched by Britain’s competition watchdog. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it had kicked off an initial probe ...

14 May 2025 at 08:05

Mayors write to Yorkshire Water with ‘serious concerns’ over undisclosed CEO pay

Yorkshire’s four metro mayors have written to Yorkshire Water’s chair to express “serious concerns” over reports of undisclosed extra pay to the chief executive via an offshore parent company. Water regulator Ofwat is ...

08 Aug 2025 at 17:13

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