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On business, politics, communities, markets and media
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On business, politics, communities, markets and media

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Worsening problems at the Office of National Statistics (ONS)
I started my research career in the early 2000's conducting telephone voter ID surveys for the Labour Party, using paper call sheets that would be...
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Could Ukraine define Starmer?
If the government’s first Budget boxed in on tax, then Ukraine could seal it for them on spending. Europe’s reckoning over the way the war in Ukraine...
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European markets surge on Ukraine peace talks, but risks loom
European share prices have surged following President Trump’s announcement of peace talks with President Putin over Ukraine. Investors are optimistic...
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Retail sales demonstrate the power of personal touch
While the long queues at chocolatiers and florists last week suggested that a classic box of chocolates and a bouquet of red roses remained the go-to...
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Oman: A gem in the Middle East
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting Muscat with my family, and I was genuinely blown away by how much I enjoyed the trip. Nestled between...
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The countdown to the UK’s T+1 settlement has officially begun!
The UK's Accelerated Settlement Taskforce (AST) has published its final plan for the UK's transition to T+1 by October 2027. While the transition...
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Tariffs, trade, and turbulence: Navigating the shifting US trade landscape
SEC Newgate hosted the Tariffs & Trade Policy webinar yesterday, in partnership with Dean Street Advisers, bringing together leading experts to...
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A case study in internal advocacy is playing out live
Right now, one of the most interesting case studies on internal advocacy is playing out – live – in the nation’s living rooms, workplaces, social...
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