Care bosses hit out as Covid inquiry finds NHS ‘coped but only just.’
Following a report from the UK Covid Inquiry, care providers have expressed their anger over the government's mismanagement of the pandemic.
Great British Energy names permanent chief executive as state owned power body scales up
Mace | 5th January 2026 | Trade Associations
Great British Energy appoints Dan McGrail as permanent chief executive as the publicly owned company moves from launch to delivery
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Leader in Public Affairs: Ben Spier, Association of Professional Self-Caterers
With English Tourism week running until 23rd March, Ben Spier speaks out about the new tourist levy and the impact of increasing taxation and regulation on tourism.
Energy bodies warn of major disruptions from Iran War
The International Energy Agency, amongst other organisations, have warned of the knock-on effects of the conflict in the Middle East.
‘Drill, baby, drill’ is not a long-term strategy, bodies warn.
Whilst oil and gas may seem like seductive choices, the government must look beyond the soundbites, warns Pablo John.
Logistics body sends an important reminder to the government
Despite the importance that logistics and supply chains carry in Britain's economy, the government routinely ignores the significance of the sector, argues Edwin Morgan
Maritime trade bodies warn of citizens being caught in Iranian crossfire
As the Iranian conflict continues, maritime trade bodies have warned of the significant loss of human life thus far.
Trade bodies warn of “market distortion” in wake of Reform’s Sovereign Wealth plan
As Reform's 'Shadow Cabinet' begins to develop, Richard Tice sets out the party's policy on a British sovereign wealth fund plan.
Corporate Affairs Awards 2026 shortlist revealed — spotlight on public affairs newcomers
The shortlist for the 2026 Corporate Affairs Awards has been unveiled.
Trade body describes the Government’s new electric HGV plan as a ‘monumental challenge’
With only 1 in 70 new HGV's being electric, the government must assist with infrastructure investment says industry leader
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
