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Governance lessons from Lloyd’s crisis still relevant today

A financial and legal scandal that erupted in the 1980s has pertinent messages for the accounting profession of today, says Edmund Lester, a former Lloyd’s Name impacted by the scandal who has written a book on the subject, published by Whitefox.

Introducing the second group of mentors and mentees for 2024/2025: Shaping the future of publishing

Following our recent introduction of the first group of mentors and mentees for our second mentorship programme in partnership with the London College of Communication (UAL) and Graduate Futures, we are pleased to present the second group. This programme aims to connect experienced professionals with new talent in book cover design and editorial roles. Each pairing will bring together experience and fresh perspectives, creating a unique opportunity for growth and learning in the publishing world.

By   Zoila Marenco

‘The Evening Standard’ has published an extract from Julia Hobsbawm’s new book, ‘Working Assumptions’.

'Culture constantly innovates, and it tells us a story we are familiar with, again and again: Work. Some people make the assumption that life and work separate neatly, but I don't think they do,' says Julia Hobsbawm. The Evening Standard has run an extract adapted from her latest book 'Working Assumptions: What We Thought We Knew About Work Before Covid and Generative AI.'