Welsh Water appoints head of public affairs
Welsh Water said the creation of the head of public affairs role “signifies the importance of, and our commitment to, ensuring appropriate and timely engagement with elected representatives.”
Karoline Leavitt to step down from White House role
Lucy Carrier-Pilkington | 14th August 2026 | Moves, Washington
The press secretary will be leaving her post at the end of the month
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Ex-Global Counsel director joins Apella Advisors
Strategic communications agency Apella Advisors has hired the former Global Counsel as a partner.
Portland names new public affairs Managing Partner
Portland has appointed Tom Rayner as the new Managing Partner of its public affairs and policy team.
Ex-Conservative Party director joins Atticus Partners
Political communications agency Atticus Partners hired a former Conservative Party political director Adam Wildman.
Home Office comms deputy rejoins the Cabinet Office
Alice Parker has nearly a decade of experience in government communications.
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
Ex-Citypress public affairs lead joins law firm
Tom Anelay, who most recently led the public affairs practice at Citypress, has moved to an in-house role at one of the UK’s fastest-growing law firms.
H/Advisors Cicero hired to drive financial inclusion in parliament
H/Advisors Cicero has been briefed to increase support for financial inclusion, provide monitoring and intelligence.
Westminster Street Fight for the Labour crown
With Wes Streeting resigning and Angela Rayner now cleared by HMRC, all eyes are on Westminster's Game of Thrones-style battle for the Labour crown
Pagefield and WPI’s merger throws into question the boutique PA firm model
As the two firms face a merger, the question over the longevity of the boutique firm is put under the spotlight.
