Is the pub economy coming home for the World Cup?
As England prepares for next Wednesday's World Cup opener, The Mace explores how the tournament could boost the pub economy.
Experts warn more government support needed to help UK aviation meet net zero by 2050
Mace | 30th July 2026 | Comment, Culture & Travel
UK aviation can decarbonise while meeting growth ambitions, but urgent government action is needed to prevent costs increasing for passengers and the sector losing its competitive edge.
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When it comes to English police reform, do not repeat the mistakes made north of the border
The dismal results of reducing the police force in Scotland should act as a cautionary deterrent for English police reform, writes Sharon Dowey, a former member of the
Checkmate DC’s bold London move
Tristan Breijer is the new London head of Checkmate Government Relations. The move into London gives the US lobby firm its first European base, bringing its global power-broking
Gradually and suddenly: how VAT is slowly killing off traditional private education
Latest Dept of Education figures reveal over 40,000 independent school pupils dropping out since Labour's VAT raid. But, The Mace argues, surging fees, an arms race for facilities
Wigan Man will decide the next Prime Minister
Andy Burnham may struggle to win the Makerfield by-election if ‘Wigan Man’ emerges as the new median voter whom parties must attract to win the next election, says
Brussels Diary by Konstantinos Bogdanos: ‘The local bistros are half-empty as the Belgian middle class finds even a weekend meal an unaffordable luxury”
Konstantinos Bogdanos, our regular Brussels Diarist, on how the bills for Europe’s political class are finally coming due in a city where the Belgian middle-class can't afford to
Time’s up on late payments: How large companies are harming UK’s smaller businesses
Graeme Donnelly, CEO and founder of 1st Formations, explains why the King’s Speech’s proposed crackdown on late payments will help the SME economy.
Holiday tax will ruin the English Summer
Despite the new 5% VAT tax break for holiday attractions, tourism trade body leaders are speaking out about how government policies may not help the sector.
The Downing Street revolving door undermines democracy and weakens policymaking
With the battle for Labour's leadership far from over, Lucy Carrier-Pilkington analyses what a change in leader could mean for policymaking.
The Stress Test executive boards should not ignore
The companies that will emerge with their reputation intact will be those that treat brand coherence as a governance discipline.
