The Economic Paradox: Can Britain Afford to Penalise Parenthood?
In an exclusive op-ed for Mace, hospitality industry leader Robert Richardson sets out why the sector must do more to become accessible to young families.
Pagefield and WPI’s merger throws into question the boutique PA firm model
Mace | 26th March 2026 | Comment, Moves, Washington
As the two firms face a merger, the question over the longevity of the boutique firm is put under the spotlight.
Subscribe to The Mace
Join the member community shaping British politics and stay ahead of what's really happening in the world of politics and public affairs, with expert analysis, breaking news, and insider insights from Westminster and Brussels. The Mace is the leading news source and resource for the government affairs industry, offering required reading and lobby intelligence for professionals.
To see what you are missing out on by not subscribing to The Mace, click here to download our full membership info-pack. This includes having no paywall on op-ed content or profiles/interviews, allowing professional profiles to be read with maximum impact and visibility by government, special advisers, MPs, peers, civil servants, and policy and political decision-makers.
The Politics of Power
End Fuel Poverty Coalition coordinator Simon Francis examines the four stories politicians hear about electricity and gas, and argues that the fight over which story shapes the agenda
A “little local difficulty” – Gawain Towler’s Reform Conference Diary
Seasoned Farage aide-de-camp Gawain Towler reflects on Reform's first ever Business Day at the NEC - and what it's like when a media grenade goes off during the
Former Rachel Reeves adviser joins Hanbury
Founded in 2016, Hanbury Strategy employs more than 150 people globally.
Brunswick hires ex-Downing Street chief foreign policy adviser
John Bew has joined Brunswick as a senior adviser in its geopolitical practice.
Farmers have suffered enough this summer — it’s time the government got on side
Britain’s farmers have battled repeated heatwaves and droughts, but MP John Cooper says the government’s Family Farm Tax is piling further pressure on an industry that desperately needs
John Gill promoted to deputy director of external affairs at Reform UK
"Working with the Westminster press pack has been an honour"
Lexington creates corp leadership role and makes Golin Ketchum hire
Lexington has yet again strengthened its corporate communications practice with two senior hires
It’s not a popularity contest: The case for protecting Meghan and Harry
You don’t have to like the Sussexes to believe the government has a duty to protect them.
Is money a factor behind Prince Harry’s move back to the UK?
Is there a connection between Prince Harry's share of a £34 million legal bill and his sudden move back to the UK? The Mace follows the money.
