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On business, politics, communities, markets and media
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Ready for Government? Preparing for Labour
SEC Newgate has today published Ready for Government? Preparing for Labour, a collection of articles analysing how business should engage with Labour...
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The SEC Newgate AI Weekly
In this week’s AI weekly, a tool from Microsoft creates a talking head from a static image, the FT strikes a deal with OpenAI, and bears in Japan are...
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The final countdown: Local Elections 2024
Over the last six weeks, the Local Advocacy team at SEC Newgate has profiled some of the key battlegrounds in today’s elections: London, West Midlands...
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The FCA’s naming and shaming proposals – a step towards transparency or a leap too far?
Earlier this year, the FCA announced its proposals to “name and shame” City firms if they are under investigation by the regulator. While it confirmed...
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Private housebuilders need a healthy not-for-profit sector
Housing associations are struggling to build houses. Last year housing starts were down 16% to 148,900 compared to the previous year. This year new...
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Prime Minister’s fate rests on ‘Brand Andy’
In what will be a crucial set of elections for the Prime Minister, Conservative hopes rest on the only two mayoralties they hold, with incumbent...
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Tensions run high for Tees Valley mayoral candidates
T-minus 8 days until the election was probably the worst time for incumbent Tees Valley Mayor candidate Ben Houchen to find out that airline, Logan...
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Essex, that deep-blue empire
We hear a lot about the Red Wall and the Blue Wall, but Labour and Conservative campaigners alike will be focused on how next Thursday’s local...
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