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FleishmanHillard UK Analysis: Rishi’s reshuffle
February 7, 2023
The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has reshuffled several members of his Cabinet today along with reconfiguring the responsibilities of several Government Departments. Although many commentators noted that the Prime Minister would have to follow through following the sacking of his Party Chairman, Nadhim Zahawi, several have been surprised by the extent of today’s changes. Reshuffles are a reminder and a test of the Prime Minister’s authority which largely rests on two things: the power of...
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Davos 2023 Wrap-up
February 3, 2023
Catch up on the goings on at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, Davos 2023 from our team of FleishmanHillard WEF watchers who had their finger on the pulse of all the key news and developments from the global conference. Davos Digest 2023: Issue One In the highest town in Europe, a rare winter heatwave has resulted in dwindling snow atop the craggy Swiss mountain peaks. A telling backdrop for this year’s Davos, where the...
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Political slogans: enticing or apathetic?
January 30, 2023
Political slogans may have become cliché by now, with many being recycled time and time again. This begs the question: how useful are they in signifying political agendas? And how much can rhetoric and snappy straplines actually inform us about policy? Throughout the myriad of slogans that have graced British politics over the years, the influence had on election campaigns and perhaps political popularity is clear. Slogans continue to remain ever-present in the lead up...
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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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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...