EU Buy European Push Put on Ice as Member State Divisions Stall Plan
Deep splits among EU capitals force Brussels to delay its Buy European procurement push amid fears of protectionism and higher costs.
Russell Group turns to public policy veteran for next phase of university lobbying
Thomas Edwards | 21st January 2026 | Lobbying, Uncategorised
The Russell Group has picked Professor Libby Hackett, an Australia based public policy specialist, as its next chief executive, handing the UK’s most influential research university lobby to a leader with deep experience in government facing policy work and sector politics.
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