Former MD speaks out about the ‘brutal’ crash collapse of Global Counsel
The company's former managing director has opened up about the spectacular fall of Global Counsel in an excoriating social media post that savages co-founder Lord Mandelson
Crowdfunder sees surge in grassroots political fundraising ahead of May 7th
Mace | 6th May 2026 | Politics
Crowdfunding is up 236% compared to equivalent pre-election period in 2022 with support being driven by lower-income communities.
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