On Thursday May 22, Britons will take to the polls to vote for who they want to represent them in their local councils and in the...
Shareholders are taking an active role when it comes to remuneration packages, voicing their concerns during this year’s annual general meeting (AGM) season. Hiscox, BG Group,...
A group of young climate change campaigners gathered outside parliament on Wednesday, demanding that politicians from the three main parties give voters environmental options, as the...
Friday is the final day to join almost 7,000 others in completing a survey on political reform that we’re running alongside the website Vote for Policies....
MPs have voted against a proposal to scrap the controversial HS2 rail project, with construction now expected to begin in 2017 after a group of Tory...
Despite facing strong opposition, Barclays has won the vote to approve the bank’s remuneration package following falling profits. However, 34% of shareholders, including Standard Life Investments,...
The European Parliament has backed draft rules that would see EU countries forced to reduce the use of the most common and most polluting plastic bags....
The European Union (EU) is preparing to vote on some of its “strictest” restrictions for high frequency traders to date. The measures will aim to reduce...
The world’s largest democracy is taking to the polls today, as Indians begin voting in the first phase of a massive general election. More than 814...
A new tool that aims to help savers take a stand on pay has been launched by responsible investment charity ShareAction to coincide with Ownership Day....
In six months’ time, Scotland will vote on whether it will separate from the UK and become independent. Some businesses have suggested they will leave the...
The government’s controversial lobbying bill was defeated in the House of Lords on Wednesday, as peers voted in favour of amendments relaxing some of the restrictions...
With just over a year until the 2015 general election, battle lines are being drawn by the major political parties. This week, Ed Miliband will set...
The Co-op Bank received “overwhelming” support for its recapitalisation plan after 99.9% of votes were in favour. Proposals are now expected to be approved later this...
The Co-operative Bank’s bondholders are set to vote on Friday for or against its rescue plan, which aims to plug the lender’s £1.5 billion black hole....