Reform UK’s Birmingham Conference Marks Bold Push for Power
Reform UK’s Conference in Birmingham projected ambition and momentum with Nigel Farage vowing to overhaul migration, policing and climate policy amid theatrical fanfare.
UK government rolls out new fisheries management plans to protect fish stocks
Mace | 17th December 2025 | Politics
Government publishes five new Fisheries Management Plans aimed at safeguarding key stocks and underpinning sustainable UK fishing practices.
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AI Industry Expands Political Footprint Amid Legal Storm
The AI sector has escalated political spending through lobbying and a new Pro‑AI Super PAC as elections near. Firms face legal pressures, including a wrongful death case and
Green Party accelerates leftward shift under new leader Zack Polanski
Zack Polanski has been elected sole leader of the Green Party, ending the co-leadership model and pledging to compete directly with Labour and Reform UK. Backed by 85
UK Borrowing Costs and Sterling Slide as Budget Pressure Builds
UK long‑term borrowing costs have surged to their highest since 1998, with 30‑year gilt yields near 5.7 per cent. Sterling has slumped about 1 per cent against the dollar.
French markets wobble as Bayrou’s confidence vote spooks business and investors
French business leaders warn of economic damage after Prime Minister François Bayrou set a 8 September confidence vote linked to budget plans. Stocks fell and bond spreads widened
UK business sees summer lift while borrowing eases ahead of Budget
UK business activity reached a one-year high in August powered by a strong services rebound while July borrowing came in at a three-year low of £1.1 billion.
Labour Infrastructure Forum investigated over £9,500 sponsorship packages
The lobbying watchdog has launched an investigation into the Labour Infrastructure Forum after a Times exposé revealed companies were offered private meetings with senior Labour figures for nearly
Markets seize up after unexpected 73 k jobs gain
Markets plunge after weak jobs data and sharp downward revisions.
Downing Street hosts first influencer reception to meet voters where they are
Downing Street hosts influencers as Starmer targets digital-first voter reach.
The end of affairs (as we knew it)
With Trump brazenly resetting the rules for world trade, public affairs is entering a new global order.
