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With Trump brazenly resetting the rules for world trade, public affairs is entering a new global order.

Northern Ireland faces legal confusion over UK and EU tobacco laws. A UK generational smoking ban and proposed EU excise hikes risk encouraging smuggling through the region. Critics

Political polling is undergoing a transformation as artificial intelligence offers instant insights from digital platforms and AI chatbot simulations, Harvard’s Ash Center reports. AI polling may match traditional

Charlie Bean warns that Rachel Reeves’s sub‑£10 billion fiscal buffer is dangerously lean compared with the £30 billion norm. He argues that such tightness forces constant adjustments and leaves no room

Rachel Reeves is considering diluting Labour’s proposed inheritance tax reforms for non-doms after a rise in wealthy individuals leaving the UK. More than 4,400 directors have resigned in

Sir James Dyson has criticised Labour’s tax and National Insurance increases, warning they could stifle innovation and deter investment. The measures, part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s 2025 Spending

Coinbase has appointed Democratic strategist David Plouffe to its advisory council, deepening its bipartisan political strategy amid expanding crypto lobbying efforts. The move follows record industry spending and

Rachel Reeves’ first spending review sets out Labour’s fiscal priorities, committing new funds to defence, the NHS and infrastructure projects like nuclear energy and housing. Despite limited headroom

The FTSE 100 ended Tuesday at 8,254.18, narrowly missing its all-time closing high. Mining stocks and a weaker pound lifted the index, while cautious investor sentiment and upcoming

Labour has cancelled a high-priced corporate conference due to weak demand from executives and lobbyists. The £5,000-per-head event faced criticism over costs and limited ministerial access. It follows