Trade bodies criticise Blair’s support of North Sea drilling
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has published a paper, recommending the expansion of drilling operations in the North Sea. The move challenges the government's position of
Care bosses hit out as Covid inquiry finds NHS ‘coped but only just.’
Oliver Dean | 22nd March 2026 | Trade Associations
Following a report from the UK Covid Inquiry, care providers have expressed their anger over the government's mismanagement of the pandemic.
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Leading energy trade body calls for permanent tax regime
The Offshore Energies UK (OEUK, the leading trade association for the UK’s offshore energy industry association has issued an open letter to the government calling for a permanent
Trade bodies press ministers to toughen procurement reforms on standards
Trade bodies and unions in the UK construction and engineering sectors have called on ministers to revise the government’s latest procurement reforms to strengthen standards and address what
Welsh business groups say 15 per cent rates relief falls short
The Welsh Government’s announcement of a 15 per cent business rates discount for pubs, restaurants, cafés and live music venues in Wales has prompted immediate reactions from the
UK Chamber of Shipping appoints former SEC Newgate manager to public affairs role
The UK Chamber of Shipping has hired former SEC Newgate accounts manager Harry Brown as public affairs manager to strengthen its engagement with government and policymakers.
Great British Energy names permanent chief executive as state owned power body scales up
Great British Energy appoints Dan McGrail as permanent chief executive as the publicly owned company moves from launch to delivery
Oil’s Climb Tightens the Noose on Energy-Importers
Oil prices rose after stock drawdowns at U.S. hubs and a cautious OPEC+ output increase. The gains add inflationary pressure and squeeze fiscal policy in nations reliant on
Workers’ rights bill becomes frontline as Rayner resignation sparks union–business confrontation
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill is under pressure after Angela Rayner’s exit. Unions accuse Starmer of weakening core pledges like fire and rehire and day-one rights.
AI Industry Expands Political Footprint Amid Legal Storm
The AI sector has escalated political spending through lobbying and a new Pro‑AI Super PAC as elections near. Firms face legal pressures, including a wrongful death case and
Norway Climbs Further on Oil and Gas
Norway is ramping up investment in oil and gas even amid green energy expansion. Output continues to exceed expectations, with new licensing rounds and record field development. Political
