Power couples: The lobbyists closest to the budget
Up to 24 MPs have disclosed details of “family members engaged in lobbying the public sector on behalf of a third party or client”; Mace investigates the most
Norway Climbs Further on Oil and Gas
Thomas Edwards | 3rd September 2025 | Brussels, International, Lobbying, Trade Associations
Norway is ramping up investment in oil and gas even amid green energy expansion. Output continues to exceed expectations, with new licensing rounds and record field development. Political parties differ on the strategy, but the petroleum sector remains central to the economy and Europe’s energy supply.
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The not-so-dark arts: conservation charities are turning to lobbyists for help
Conservation groups and animal rescue charities are ramping up their hiring of lobbyists to help them influence policy
Excellera buys Brussels public affairs firm
Excellera, the EMEA-focused corporate affairs consultancy, has made its latest acquisition, picking up Fourtold, the Brussels-based public affairs and policy comms firm.
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.
End of the gilded age for Caribbean passports?
Ahead of Commonwealth leaders gathering in Antigua, The Mace reports on how Brussels wants to stop the Caribbean “golden passport” trade
Racketeering, human rights abuse, and intimidation: Lucy Carrier-Pilkington investigates a cautionary tale about investment in Uzbekistan
"The rule of law is in jeopardy" according to leading human rights expert
Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal: A Turning Point in US Policy Towards Moscow?
The US says its Russian diesel deal is about bringing down fuel prices. But for Ukraine and America’s European allies, the move raises a bigger concern: whether Washington
Europe has condemned Iran’s attacks against the UK, but it’s time for action
The European Foreign Ministers have issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s violent attacks, but does a statement go far enough?
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: 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
