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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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The dangerous narrative of calling net zero “impossible”
For years, climate misinformation has thrived under the guise of "balanced debate", with so-called climate sceptics given media platforms – mainly in...
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Can Oxford Street be revived?
With IKEA announcing the opening of its flagship Oxford Street store in May, has London’s premier shopping street regained its mojo following its post...
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Spending, scrutiny, and strategy: Inside Reeves’ Spring Statement
"The threat facing our continent was transformed when Putin invaded Ukraine… At the same time, the global economy has become uncertain, bringing...
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Placemaking reimagined
Placemaking is far from a new concept. It emerged from the need to bring identity and vibrancy to major regeneration areas like King’s Cross and Nine...
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How AI will impact the world of work
What will be the impact of Generative AI on Britain’s workforce in the near to medium-term future? A couple of weeks ago, SEC Newgate held a brilliant...
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Substack: an under-utilised engagement tool
In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, brands are constantly looking for fresh and effective ways to connect with their target audience –...
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Definitely not a budget
Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement on Wednesday is only expected to last 25 minutes. This is in line with the Government’s insistence that the Spring...
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Not Zero – Badenoch and the Tories take great green gamble
I recall a time in the not so dim and distant past when a new leader of the Conservative Party took a sledgehammer to Tory orthodoxy, travelled to the...
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