Trade Associations

Divisive debate erupts over potential workers’ rights overhaul 

Lucy Carrier-Pilkington | June 4, 2026

A new workers’ rights consultation could spell the end of ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts, but critics warn the move could further damage the shrinking labour market.

Shipping latest: Dual-fuel fleets continue rapid expansion

Mace | May 13, 2026

Latest data released by the shipping industry reveals duel-fuel vessels are taking over the market.

Two pubs close every day: Voters blame the government

Lucy Carrier-Pilkington | May 6, 2026

Widespread pub closures comes as troubling news for football fans who want a local venue to watch the World Cup this summer.

Robert Jenrick joins UK tourism trade bodies in hitting out at Holiday Tax

William Cash | May 4, 2026

Robert Jenrick, Reform’s Shadow Chancellor, used the Bank Holiday to make clear that his party would not be introducing a tourism tax.

The Silent Engine: Why we must stop kicking the Civil Service and learn to love our Civil Servants

Neil Woollard | April 28, 2026

As the Charity for Civil Servants marks its 140th anniversary, Neil Woollard argues that the officials who keep Britain functioning are too often caricatured, underpaid and overlooked — even as their work becomes central to national resilience.

The real lesson of the Iran war energy crisis – learn from the last one. 

Adam Berman | March 31, 2026

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

Oliver Dean | March 26, 2026

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

Oliver Dean | March 25, 2026

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

Mace | March 25, 2026

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 from lobby reform to Bismarck and his French bulldog.

Leading UK trade association warns of rising energy prices

Oliver Dean | March 23, 2026

As the war in Iran continues, Energy UK warns that bills will continue to rise.