London Elections latest polling: Green gains and Labour out
Latest polling from YouGov suggests major gains for Greens and Reform UK in the capital.
Trade body describes the Government’s new electric HGV plan as a ‘monumental challenge’
Oliver Dean | 17th February 2026 | Jobs, Trade Associations, Uncategorised
With only 1 in 70 new HGV's being electric, the government must assist with infrastructure investment says industry leader
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The real lesson of the Iran war energy crisis – learn from the last one.
As war in Iran shocks global oil prices, trade bodies argue that the UK should recognise the importance of renewable energy sources - and begin investing in them.
Report warns that 430,000 homes could become ‘climate mortgage prisoners’ by 2050
Properties which are susceptible to floods could become unsellable, unless the government changes course, warns UKSIF
Industry warns UK faces rising import dependence without fresh North Sea investment
Year on year, the UK becomes more dependent on liquefied natural gas, but North Sea investment could change this, OEUK argues.
Leader in UK Public Affairs: Alastair McCapra, Chief Executive of CIPR
As Chief Executive of CIPR, Alastair McCapra is both a public affairs industry leader and also one of its more persistent critics. In his Mace profile, subjects range
Leading UK trade association warns of rising energy prices
As the war in Iran continues, Energy UK warns that bills will continue to rise.
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.
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.
