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Battle of the five parties: the West of England's mayoral election
With the fallout from Thursday’s local elections set to be dominated by the performance of Reform UK, one fascinating mayoral contest has largely gone...
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BBC grapples with its top talent approach amid questions around public trust
On the 17th of December last year, Mishal Husain, one of the BBC’s star presenters, signed off her final appearance on The Today Programme with an...
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Think before you post - Why blindly following social media trends fails
Social media is a powerful tool, but the rush to “go viral” or appeal to younger audiences can often lead brands down a path that feels more cringe...
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Zonal electricity pricing: the biggest government policy decision you've never heard of
As the UK Government and DESNZ Secretary Ed Miliband prepare to make a critical decision on the implementation of zonal electricity pricing, the...
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Purpose & Sustainability April 2025: Our planet, whose choice? The UK's land balancing act
Tuesday marked the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, a day circled in the global calendar to reflect on our collective responsibility as environmental...
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From numbers to narratives: How private equity engages private wealth
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a private equity manager in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a new investor audience...
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Why EVs just can't catch a break
It was a moment of marketing genius. Amid the financial crash of 2008, Elon Musk had no business selling expensive cars. But one inherent feature of...
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Pressure mounts on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to deliver US-UK trade deal
Almost a year on from Labour’s landslide election victory in the general election, Chancellor Rachel Reeves continues to face the thankless task of...
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