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The missing sector in Britain's growth strategy
Andy Burnham has put the built environment at the centre of his agenda. As Mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham oversaw the regeneration-led revival...
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Pacific Pre-COP31: Testing the waters ahead of Turkey
Last week, around 4,000 delegates, including climate ministers, officials and leaders, gathered amid the turquoise waters of Fiji and Tuvalu for the...
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How communications drives deal outcomes
If the past 12 months have taught us anything, it is that M&A is firmly back in business. Across sectors, confidence appears to be translating into...
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Vibes win the click. Only substance wins the trust.
What do Prime Minister Andy Burnham and M&S cookies have in common? Vibes. Whenever I catch myself doomscrolling on TikTok, the new Prime Minister...
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Protecting trust in an age of AI and impersonation
There was a time when typos and odd grammar made it easier to spot a scam, but recently I’ve received a few emails, both scam and genuine, that have...
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A recovery measured in discipline, not exuberance: Views from the property sector’s EXPO REAL
Some industry events or titles are more than the sum of their parts, cutting through across different markets and audiences. I would wager that MIPIM...
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An Iron Dome and an Iron Lady: Reflections on the Conservative Party Conference
This year's Conservative Party Conference was branded a ‘Festival of Ideas’, reflecting a party that is increasingly focused on demonstrating policy...
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Going for the Grid: Burnham tries to take back control
Energy policy has become too interesting, according to Polly Billington, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ) minister for energy...
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