Silly season is coming to an end: What to expect from Westminster this Autumn
September and October usually mark the most intense period of political activity in the UK, here is what to expect.
Trade bodies warn of “market distortion” in wake of Reform’s Sovereign Wealth plan
Mace | 25th February 2026 | Politics, Trade Associations
As Reform's 'Shadow Cabinet' begins to develop, Richard Tice sets out the party's policy on a British sovereign wealth fund plan.
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Andy Burnham’s social media strategy faces questions over traditional media
The former Downing Street communications chief believes “there are hard truths coming” for Burnham.
Industry Watch: John Gill, Deputy Director of External Affairs, Reform UK – “There’s no limit to where a man can go if he doesn’t mind who gets the credit”
John Gill's promotion at Reform UK, just before the party launches its inaugural Business Day at its September NEC conference, is indicative of how the party is ramping
Carry on, Clacton
Wiliam Cash reflects on how the myth of Clacton and its reality has created media distortion when it comes to reporting on Farage’s seaside spiritual HQ.
The Clacton by-election: “It has been amazing for business”
Ahead of the Clacton-on-Sea by-election this Thursday, Mace went to the constituency to hear what local businesses make of the media circus that has descended on the seaside town, and the changes they want
Burnham is trying to fix Whitehall, but will the political machinery change?
Andy Burnham is shaking up government with more changes than by any incoming prime minister in memory. But, asks Sir Bernard Jenkin MP, does he understand why the
Industry Reacts: Lucy Powell and education reform
The Burnham administration has unveiled an ambitious new vision for Britain's school system. Mace asks leaders across the education sector for their verdict.
Rising costs and uncertainty continue to weigh on UK chemical supply chain
Industry leaders say the UK chemical supply chain has "enormous potential" but is suffering due to business costs, trade conditions and uncertainty.
Racing the sunset: a pilgrim odyssey across a dying Europe
For 10 months, ex-army officer James Jeffrey trekked 3500 km across Europe by foot. The scale of migration he witnessed may not have been as dramatic as the
Leader in Public Affairs: Grace Pritchard, Downing Street Director of News and the Prime Minister’s Political Spokesperson
After heading the Makerfield by-election comms team, Grace Pritchard was singled out by Andy Burnham as being a key part of his northern campaign team. The self-styled 'Yorkshire
