CUC Code of Governance – Draft for Public Comment
20th April 2026
Today, we are publishing a near-final draft of the CUC Code of Governance for public comment.
The draft reflects extensive engagement across the sector and introduces strengthened expectations across governance, including culture, risk, assurance and board effectiveness.
The following documents are available below:
The period for public comment closes on 10 May.
Comments can be submitted to:
uk_cuccodeconsultation@pwc.com
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