Lexington creates corp leadership role and makes Golin Ketchum hire
Lexington has yet again strengthened its corporate communications practice with two senior hires
Ex-Global Counsel employees find a new home
Oliver Dean | 6th March 2026 | Lobbying, Moves
Following Global Counsel's demise a few weeks ago, talent from the firm has already been picked up by a number of big name PA and communications agencies.
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PA director leaves Meta to pursue academic career
Miguel Head is returning to London to begin a master’s programme
FGS Global acquires government affairs agency
The deal brings Rich Feuer Anderson’s advocacy expertise and regulatory access together with FGS Global’s focus on strategic communications, transaction advisory and crisis management.
Crisis Scotland hires ex-Lib Dem housing spokesperson
Paul McGarry has been appointed media and public affairs manager at Crisis Scotland, having just started in his new role.
Karoline Leavitt to step down from White House role
The press secretary will be leaving her post at the end of the month
The Mace Questionnaire: Marshall Manson, CEO, FleishmanHillard UK – “Politics is seeping into business through every crack”
The innovative digital comms veteran Marshall Manson, now CEO of FleishmanHillard UK, reveals how he misses The West Wing, was introduced to Westminster by Gyles Brandeth's political diaries
The Strategist: Michael Prescott, Managing Director, Hanover – “Better to risk being the most overdressed person in the room than the scruffiest”
From political editor of The Sunday Times to bringing down two BBC chiefs, Michael Prescott reflects on his distinguished career as a journalist and now leading UK corporate
Green Party leader recruits new comms advisor
Zack Polanski has drafted in a new advisor from a former party co-leader.
Leader in Public Affairs: Grace Pritchard, Downing Street Director of News and the Prime Minister’s Political Spokesperson
After heading the Makerfield by-election comms team, Grace Pritchard was singled out by Andy Burnham as being a key part of his northern campaign team. The self-styled 'Yorkshire
Natalie Buxton departs Weber Scotland to lead agency with ex-colleague
After two decades at Weber Shandwick, Natalie Buxton has left to lead Fenton Fitzwilliam.
