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The FCA has taken another step towards improving board diversity and inclusion with the introduction of new ethnic and gender diversity targets for listed companies...

The FTSE Women Leaders Review has published its first report on improving gender balance in FTSE leadership.

We often hear about equality when we discuss women's progress. Through equality women have access to all the same opportunities as men. However equality assumes...

Today, to celebrate International Women's Day 2023, MTG partners Fiona Poole and Emma-Jane Weider were joined by Amanda Hardy KC (5 Stone Buildings)...

Last night we celebrated women entrepreneurs at our "Evening at the Expo" - an immersive and evocative digital expo, followed by a discussion with three excellent panellists, Kanya King CBE, Sophie Pender...

Social wellbeing involves connection to work, family, community, and purpose, supporting collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, fostering belonging, and personal value.

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations ('NCVO') has published a publicly accessible guide on inclusive language and communication.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) have both launched consultation papers on a new regulatory framework for diversity and inclusion (D&I)...

On 11 March 2025, the UK's financial regulators confirmed they have decided not to move forward with proposed diversity and inclusion (D&I) rules for financial firms.

The Norton Rose Fulbright pensions team surveyed those attending its latest webinar on four of the topics under discussion. We thought the outcome of the votes was interesting enough to share...

Lucy and Peter revisit their 2021 conversation and reflect on how the workplace focus on flexible working and return to the office has evolved since the pandemic.

The BSI has published a code of practice on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. The code provides practical guidance and workplace...

Accent bias shapes workplace perceptions in ways most people don't consciously acknowledge, affecting everything from recruitment decisions to career progression. Research reveals that 76% of interviewers admit to being influenced by a candidate's accent, with Northern and Midlands accents consistently ranked lowest in prestige. This episode explores the real-world impact of accent discrimination and examines practical interventions employers can implement to address this pervasive form of prejudice.

The City & Guilds Neurodiversity Index Report 2024 found that more organisations are focusing on neuro-inclusion, with an increase in employers...

I hope you will excuse this slightly unusual 'M&C Reacts' post. Whilst this is a forum usually reserved for my colleagues and I to share our IP related insights, I am also grateful for an opportunity to talk ...

An increased emphasis on ESG worldwide means that businesses need to have a greater awareness of the associated litigation risk.

At a time when commercial strategy and legal reality don't always sit in the same conversation, this edition explores the forces reshaping how businesses protect value, drive growth and navigate change.