NEDs are often seen as the perfect next chapter in a successful career. But here’s the catch: stepping into a board seat without doing your own due diligence on the company can leave you personally exposed...even criminally liable in some cases.

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has issued a £152,750 penalty against Colorcon Limited, a UK-registered pharmaceutical coatings company, for breaches of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.

On 24 April 2025, the UK Government announced significant amendments to its Syria sanctions regime.

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