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FleishmanHillard shares new global energy crisis research
January 13, 2023
Earlier this week the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that the financial support that has been provided for energy usage by businesses over winter will come to an end on 31st March, with a heavily watered-down package taking its place. But the pan-European energy crisis continues to significantly affect the economy, as well as have a wider impact on geopolitics and climate action, according to new polling by FleishmanHillard on global business leaders’ views about...
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The Prime Minister’s policy agenda for 2023
January 6, 2023
This week, the Prime Minister made his set piece speech setting out his policy agenda for 2023, following one of the most tumultuous years for British politics in decades. Though he has steadied the ship following the chaotic reigns of Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, the PM is still at the helm of a parliamentary party that has a penchant for regicide, as he enters 2023 with more problems than solutions. Sunak has attempted to...
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The Political Year in Review 2022: Anything but strong and stable
December 20, 2022
December is often a time for reflection and as we look back on 2022, the overwhelming theme could be described as disruption – which is rather ironically the exact opposite of what the Tories had been hoping for. Three Prime Ministers in as many months, alongside countless Chancellors and Ministers, has made this year a particularly challenging one for business engagement. Add to that political unrest, the ongoing war in Ukraine and record-high inflation levels...
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Fighting food waste during the cost-of-living crisis
December 15, 2022
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to crystalise and the food and drink sector ramps up for Christmas, the FleishmanHillard UK Food, Agriculture and Beverage team assesses the implications for brand and communication teams in the last instalment of our ‘Cost-of-Living Bites’ series. Charley Sambridge, account director, Public Affairs explores the scale of food wastage in the UK, how consumers are tackling food waste during the festive period and how food and drink businesses can help...
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FleishmanHillard shortlisted for two European Transform Awards
December 12, 2022
FleishmanHillard’s Ensemble Studio is announced as a finalist in two categories of Transform Awards Europe 2023! Our branding project for Valtir is shortlisted in the ‘Best Visual Identity from the Transport and Logistics Sector’ category. And partner and executive creative director Steve Hickson is shortlisted for 'Creative Director of the Year'!! Winners are announced on March 22nd 2023. Contact us...
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Claudia Bate appointed Managing Director of Sectors and Specialisms
December 8, 2022
FleishmanHillard UK has promoted its head of technology Claudia Bate to the new role of managing director of sectors and specialisms. In this newly created cross-agency role, Claudia will take the agency lead on integrating FleishmanHillard UK’s 20+ existing sector and specialist service offerings, including Crisis and Issues, Purpose, ESG, Corporate Reporting, Youth and Culture, and Sports Marketing. FleishmanHillard UK has experienced another year of record growth fuelled by organic growth in several areas such...
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Fintech in 2023: The areas firms should be prioritising
December 6, 2022
Gemma Lingham, Director, Head of Fintech UK As we head into 2023, there is an undoubted air of uncertainty. While the fintech industry has proved a resilient one, and innovation often emerges from testing times, approaching the new year cautiously seems the order of the day. Much like we did last year, we’ve consulted some of the industry’s top experts to gauge what they think fintechs should be considering as we turn yet another new...
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Should businesses be preparing for Winter blackouts?
November 29, 2022
Earlier this week, National Grid considered implementing its Demand Flexibility Service for the first time in a bid to avert blackouts. Although the scheme, which would have seen certain households be paid if they turned off products during certain hours, did not take place this week, it marked a clear reminder that this winter could be characterised by energy shortages which could impact both households and businesses. Countries across Europe are preparing for a long...
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Healthy Futures: Exploring buying local and sustainability during the cost-of-living crisis
November 28, 2022
As the real impact of the cost-of-living crisis unfolds and the food and drink sector finds itself facing a perfect storm of issues, the FleishmanHillard UK Food, Agriculture and Beverage team is exploring the implications for brand and communication teams in our new ‘Cost-of-Living Bites’ series. Phoebe Rilot, senior research manager in FleishmanHillard UK’s TRUE Global Intelligence team, takes a look at what buying local means to consumers during the cost-of-living crisis and into the...
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Labour’s U-Turn on labour
November 24, 2022
Luke Downham, Head of Labour Unit and Adam Newman, Account Manager (Public Affairs, Labour Unit) Keir Starmer’s pledge to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) conference this week that he will wean the UK off its “dependence” on immigration orientated “cheap labour” is a highly significant policy shift, laying down an important plank of Labour’s economic policy, and reflecting an increasingly focused electoral strategy. As hoped, political commentary after the speech focused on this “tough” approach...