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Junior doctors are set to strike after failed pay talks with the UK government, risking NHS disruption. This dispute will be fought in the court of public opinion, where support is waning, with 48% now opposed. The standoff tests political resolve as both sides vie for the nation’s sympathy. 

Rishi Sunak joins Goldman Sachs as a senior adviser, with his pay going to charity and restrictions on lobbying. The move revives debate over ex-politicians entering finance, raising questions about privilege, influence, and the blurred lines between public and private interests.

Nearly half of CEO successions in Europe and the Middle East are unplanned as boardroom tensions rise and CEOs feel unsupported. With relationships fraying, comms teams must skillfully manage crises and prevent damaging splits before it’s too late. 

The UK Financial Reporting Council proposes revising the Stewardship Code's definition to focus on creating long-term sustainable value for clients and beneficiaries, striking a balance between promoting effective investor stewardship and addressing concerns about environmental and social objectives interpretation.