Healey’s first Budget: Economic pressures and potential tax rises
With just a week until the first Budget of the Burnham government is released, Mace analyses what the Chancellor’s biggest challenges are and what taxes might be brought
Former MD speaks out about the ‘brutal’ crash collapse of Global Counsel
William Cash | 22nd February 2026 | In-House Public Affairs, Lobbying, Politics
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
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Farzana Baduel, Chief Executive and Co-Founder of Curzon PR and CIPR President: “Leadership is about serving others”
Having started her first business at 20, Farzana recognises that leadership requires continuous learning and practice.
Leader in Public Affairs: Luke Law, Director of Government & External Affairs, Serco Group Plc — “You don’t influence from your desk”
Serco’s Luke Law speaks to The Mace about public affairs at the sharp end of government delivery, the importance of relationships in a volatile policy environment and why
Leader in UK Public Affairs, Madeleine Hale, Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy (UK&I), Dell Technologies, “Ask for forgiveness, not permission”
From a music degree and Parliament to five years inside the civil service, Madeleine Hale has built a career around taking opportunities and understanding government from within. Dell
Labour Wins in Holborn and St Pancras, but the Greens Remain a Political Challenge
Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali secured 12,292 votes, defeating Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who received 8,928
Leader in UK Public Affairs: Beth Armstrong, Partner, Charlesbye, “Control the controllables”
The combination of government, campaigns and consultancy gives Beth a broad view of Westminster
Leader in UK Public Affairs: Jonathan Pallant, Head of External Affairs, Financial Services Compensation Scheme, “Lead by example and be clear on your standards”
Shifting perceptions, particularly in financial services, is “no easy task” — and often requires sustained engagement across multiple audiences
Leader in UK Public Affairs: Abigail Whittaker, Chief of Staff, Funding Circle “Public affairs is built on the strength and nuance of personal relationships (or a well-timed coffee)”
Funding Circle’s Abigail Whittaker explains how policy can unlock finance for small businesses, why timing matters in advocacy and why AI will make strong relationships more valuable, not
Leader in UK Public Affairs: Vincent Fabri, Associate Director, Field Consulting, “I grew up in a very political family”
Fabri discusses his support for greater transparency and his belief that lobbying standards should apply beyond traditional public affairs agencies
By-election day: Is it now or never for Zack Polanski?
The day of the Holborn and St Pancras by-election has arrived; Mace investigates where public opinion is and what this means for the future of the Green Party
