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The Uncertainty Index: The hidden cost of not knowing

Our rolling programme of insights into how uncertainty is affecting UK business, by sector and region.

Charting the waves – why horizon scanning is critical in the age of instability

When Chancellor Rachel Reeves stood at the despatch box to deliver her Spring Statement on Tuesday, she described

Navigating the UK’s evolving defence priorities

Defence spending has surged back to the top of the UK political agenda...

Why Westminster’s Walk-and-Talks Are Winning the Attention Economy

If you’ve scrolled through X recently, chances are you’ve seen it: a politician striding purposefully toward the camera…

Summer shuffling – who’s who in Rachel Reeves’ mini Treasury refresh?

With the Autumn Budget expected to take place in November, Rachel Reeves…

Populism in the digital age: How the Greens and Reform are capturing the public’s attention

On Tuesday, the Green Party elected a new leader. Tomorrow, Reform UK will host its annual conference…

Social media: Navigating an era of uncertainty

Social media is under constant scrutiny, yet it remains a cornerstone of communications…

Energy in Flux: staying credible in a shifting policy landscape

The UK energy sector is moving fast and not always in a straight line…

Reframing the Energy Trilemma: How Westminster’s Net Zero messaging is shifting

This week, the Government announced record levels of new solar, onshore wind and tidal projects...

2026 and the messaging test in Holyrood and the Senedd

All three main UK party leaders visited Scotland this week, bringing May’s devolved elections into sharper focus...

Streeting’s challenge: Making NHS reforms resonate

Touted leadership contender and Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, has faced notable media criticism this week...