What lobbyists on K Street fear from the midterms: William Cash reports from the USA
After a $5 billion record year of lobbying spend, Washington's government affairs businesses are bracing themselves before the Nov 3rd midterms
The PRCA Awards – winners at the ‘Oscars of Public Affairs’
Mace | 10th March 2026 | Awards, Lobbying
WA Communications, Pendragon and Cavendish were amongst some of the names that came out on top
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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
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
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.
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
What impact has Burnham had on the lobbying industry?
It is still early days for the new Prime Minister, but lobbying trackers have witnessed an increase in activity since his arrival in No. 10
Anthropic and its deep-rooted lobbying ties to the UK government
The accusation that AI has the potential to ‘kill all humans’ in the next decade has sent shockwaves around the world, but what are the controversial AI companies’
Leader in Public Affairs: Ros Morgan, Chief Executive, Heart of London Business Alliance, “Build a strong, proud and open culture where everyone has a voice”
After two decades spent in advocacy on behalf of business, Ros reveals what parts of the industry she believes needs reform.
The Mace Questionnaire: Marshall Manson, CEO, FleishmanHillard UK – “Politics is seeping into business through every crack”
The innovative digital comms veteran Marshall Manson, now CEO of FleishmanHillard UK, reveals how he misses The West Wing, was introduced to Westminster by Gyles Brandeth's political diaries
