Public affairs blog
Commentary on public affairs and related political events can be found below.
Regulatory challenge (25th Aug 2010)
UK government has ambitious proposals for a regulation revolution across business sectors. No other area is as deeply affected as financial services regulation…Read more
We're all going on a summer holiday... (24th Aug 2010)
With the lengthy summer recess stretching before us at the beginning of July, many working in politics had hoped for an easier few months…Read more
An overview of policy, spending and public services cuts (18th Aug 2010)
It is a time of change, uncertainty and opportunity for organisations that provide services to the public sector. A new coalition government…Read more
A new dawn for privatisation? (6th Aug 2010)
The news that the Department of Health is seeking private investment in NHS Professionals is the beginning of the beginning for public service outsourcing…Read more
The need for endorsement (3rd Aug 2010)
Last week the Cycle to Work Alliance was launched in the House of Commons with speeches from the British Heart Foundation and Chris Boardman MBE…Read more
The Civil Service and the new political settlement (30th Jul 2010)
As MPs return to their constituencies for the summer recess, it gives politicians, public affairs professionals and the wider public a chance to take stock…Read more
Round Two! (28th Jul 2010)
We are busy telling our clients about the 'round two' negotiations between Conservatives and Liberal Democrats on the government's policy programme…Read more
More than mere frivolity - the serious side to APPGs (15th Jul 2010)
From cheese to cider and from football to the furniture industry, there are a great wealth of All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) for MPs and peers…Read more