Will Chalk

1 week ago | marketplace.org | Will Chalk

This story was produced by our colleagues at the BBC. The Super Bowl halftime show is arguably as iconic as the match itself. But take a sport like soccer and it’s a different picture. Despite the sport’sEuropean bosses investing big money in pre-match entertainment, and plans for a half-time show at the nextWorld Cup, it’s not certain that huge shows are something fans even want.

1 month ago | ashurst.com | Will Chalk

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) has published a final version of its Cyber Governance Code of Practice, alongside other materials, to support directors in driving greater cyber resilience. The final Code follows the previous administration's call for evidence in January 2024 (see AGC Update, Issue 48 - Item 2) and the current administration's response a year later.

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Leanna Byrne |Nancy Marshall-Genzer |Nova Safo |Will Chalk

Mar 19, 2025Changes to the way we sign up for Social Security will require more people to show up to field offices in person. Segments From This Episodeby Nancy Marshall-GenzerAdditional identity requirements for those signing up for Social Security could boost visitors to field offices that already have long waits. A presidential appointee has removed more than a dozen board members at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

1 month ago | ashurst.com | Will Chalk |Rob Hanley

In AGC Update, Issue 63 - Item 10, we noted that directors of companies registered with Companies House (including overseas directors of both UK companies and UK 'establishments') will, from 8 April 2025, be able to verify their identity on a voluntary basis. Companies House guidance on how to do so can be accessed here. How can a director voluntarily verify their identity?

2 months ago | ashurst.com | Will Chalk |Rob Hanley

The Financial Reporting Council has published revised guidance on the 'Going concern basis of accounting and related reporting, including solvency and liquidity risks' having concluded its consultation launched in August 2024 (see AGC Update, Issue 55 – Item 7 for more on the consultation; the feedback statement can be found here).