Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.
Friday Reading Edition 242 (28th March 2025)
The Chancellor wants to only make major tax and spending announcements once a year, in the Budget. It was therefore expected that the Spring Statement would be limited, with the Chancellor largely responding to the OBR’s second forecast of the financial year.
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Friday Reading Edition 242 (28th March 2025)
The latest update of the OBR’s forecasts was published on 26 March in the March 2025 Economic and fiscal outlook. Read the Executive summary for the key messages of their forecast or the full report.
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Friday Reading Edition 240 (14th March 2025)
Most of the 56,000 people who live on the island don’t want to be under the control of Denmark or President Trump – but we must seek consensus and plan carefully before any referendum, writes Aka Hansen.
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Friday Reading Edition 240 (14th March 2025)
US president Donald Trump says he wants the US to take over Greenland. The country is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Mr Trump says Denmark should 'give it up' for the defence of the free world. Many people think it will never happen. But could it? If so, how?
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Friday Reading Edition 240 (14th March 2025)
Why does President Trump want Greenland?
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Friday Reading Edition 240 (14th March 2025)
The House of Commons Defence Committee released a report back in 2018 looking at defence developments in the High North. It should serve as a timely reminder of defence priorities, both among decision-makers in London and the general public.
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Trump’s ‘electroshock’ on Ukraine ends the debate: Europe cannot rely on the US for its security Text
Friday Reading Edition 237 (21st February 2025)
Europe will still hope to make good use of its cards in any peace negotiations Trump plans with Moscow. But now it must decide how to pay for its own defence.
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Friday Reading Edition 236 (14th February 2025)
DSIT is developing a Cyber Governance Code of Practice, to ensure that new and existing technologies are deployed safely across the UK to enable more businesses and organisations to make the most of the opportunities they bring. This document provides an overview of the responses to the call for views and key themes that emerged.
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Friday Reading Edition 234 (31st January 2024)
The UK government’s proposed cyber governance Code of Practice, soon to be launched this year, would bring together the critical governance areas that directors need to take ownership of in one place, in a form that is simple to engage with, for organisations of all sizes.
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Friday Reading Edition 234 (31st January 2024)
The FRC’s new strategy is a pivotal step in shaping its future priorities and ensuring that the FRC continues to uphold public trust and confidence in corporate governance, corporate reporting, audit and actuarial work, while contributing positively to the environment for economic growth and investment.
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