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When the next energy shock isn’t a surprise: prices, policy and instability

The current energy shock is not the first nor last, and the government needs to factor that into policy choices, says Clare Dobson.

Can the UK re-learn the critical importance of supply chains?

Events in the Middle East show how vulnerable supply chains are. Can the UK secure access to the critical minerals, asks Robin Walker.

How socials can help to understand your audience

Monitoring social media can generate vital insights to support your company in key moments, says Ben Plumer.

Active management’s AI challenge

AI's challenge to the investment industry needs active comms. Luke Bramwell on how active management communicate its edge over AI.

You need to audit your site - even if no-one reads it

Is your website equipped for AI search, SEO bots and actual people? We can help with that.

Private Markets: The Trust Test

Private markets are in the retail spotlight and scrutiny will intensify. Which means clarity is not just good practice, it is reputational protection.

Hyper-scaling Minerals in Riyadh

Robin Walker was in Riyadh for the Future Minerals Forum - fast becoming the largest, most significant gathering of the critical minerals, mining and metals sectors.

Rachel’s Trilemma: The Autumn Budget 2025

The Chancellor has delivered the pivotal Budget of this Parliament. Could the budget solve the trilemma of keeping markets, voters and backbenchers happy?

Meet them where they scroll: What can Mamdani and Polanski teach us?

A new approach to campaigning has allowed some political outsiders to move to the fore. How, and what are the lessons?

‘I will do what’s right, not what’s popular': a tale of two speeches

‘I will do what is right, not what is popular' said Rachel Reeves in an unprecedented 'scene-setter speech’. Well, she may well be right about the second bit.

How the AI browser changes (almost) everything

Never knowingly under-sold, the pronouncements from ChatGPT should always be viewed through narrowed eyes. This time, however…

Why junior miners still hold the keys to future supply

Demand for critical minerals is booming and sources of supply are more important than ever but junior miners face challenges in raising the finance to deliver.

How gaming has shaped media consumption habits

Gaming has played an important role in shaping the way audiences interact with consumer technologies – and also modern media.

Why every business needs a cyber crisis communications plan

Will 2025 be remembered as the year of the cyber attacks? It’s certainly been very turbulent

Sun, speeches and snake oil: lessons from Labour in Liverpool

From Starmer’s latest reset to the shadow cast by Farage, what happened and what does it means for Labour.

What can a comms professional learn from a government in chaos?

No matter how well prepared an administration might be, once you enter the doors of Number 10, there is very little you can do to control the beast.

How to communicate the concept of "Super Universities"

The news that what is being called the first “Super University” is being launched in the South East of England should come as a surprise to nobody.

From SEO to GEO: Why media matters in the age of AI

We’re in the era of Generative Engine Optimisation, where reputation is shaped by authoritative media, owned content and consistent messaging.

Anglo-Teck is off but London’s market still sees hope for miners

A mining mega-merger amidst a commodity boom - sounds familiar?

Lets try that reset again

'Never let a good crisis go to waste' - and the resignation of the Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner is certainly a huge crisis.

Burning questions: Clean Energy Policy for Autumn 2025

As Parliament returns and the Met Office confirms 2025 as the hottest summer on record, the climate crisis is back in the headlines.

Can Polanski’s ‘Eco-Populism’ reshape the British left?

Chances are that the name Zack Polanski wasn’t on your political radar until this week. Is it now?

The continued rise of AI search and how organisations can prepare

As Google launches AI mode for search, what are the evolving search habits that how can organisations prepare for them.

Mamdani talks the talk and walks the walk (digitally)

Following Zohran Mamdani's triumph over Andrew Cuomo, Ben Plumer explores the digital tactics that helped him tip the balance.

With media in decline, what can you do to get your messages out?

How companies can tell their story via a fragmented media and be heard through their own digital footprint.

Sea shanties and mineral security

Cardew’s Robin Walker attends the UK Mining Conference in Cornwall.

Hey Big Spender?

Rachel Reeves, has just delivered the three-year Spending Review, the first multi-year settlement since 2021.

Lights, camera, action: is video the way forward for comms?

Seeing more video on your feed than normal? It’s no surprise – platforms, creators and audiences are loving the format.

Six votes that will shake up British politics

Reform UK’s six-vote margin of victory in the Runcorn & Helsby parliamentary by-election is the narrowest ever by-election victory.

Three things to consider about Google’s AI-driven search

Google's AI Overview is changing the way people view your company’s reputation. It's time to re-evaluate how you prepare yourself.

Moving the pieces in a global game of chess

US/Ukraine deal highlights the importance of critical minerals globally and an opportunity for London.

Can a Clean Power Vision give energy security?

As the government convened the International Energy Security Summit, few could have predicted just how timely it would be.

Reforming the local election playbook

Social media is awash with awkward selfies of canvassers on the beat, and no doorbell is safe – it can only mean one thing: local election season.

Relief, but the uncertainty is just beginning

The UK escaped lightly from Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs announcement, but issues of the US/UK relationship aren't any nearer to resolution.

UK universities’ International dilemma

The scandal over funding of fake students distracts from far more fundamental issues for the university sector.

Ditching Development

With UK politics in turmoil over Trump’s foreign policy stance—now, a Labour government has halved development spending with barely a ripple of dissent. In his latest blog for Cardew Group, Robin Walker examines how cross-party consensus on international aid has crumbled in the face of rising defence costs.

You should have never started it

President Trump marks his first month and it is fair to say that he has made an impact. We look at his seismic impact on British politics ...

DeepSeek – five talking points to make you sound informed

The US domination of the AI market has been broken by DeepSeek, causing billions to be wiped off tech stocks. It's a topic you need opinions on …

What’s in store for healthcare in 2025?

What are the uncertainties and potential opportunities for the healthcare and life sciences sector for 2025.

Will the real Opposition please stand up?

British politics could be seeing a seismic shift with Reform UK threatening the two main Westminster parties. What might happen next?

How to fuel AI

Keir Starmer's ambitions for AI-fuelled growth will require access to critical minerals and joined-up thinking on energy policy.

Are you following the thread from the bird to the butterfly?

Brands are reconsidering their commitment to X. But for those who need to communicate corporate messages are the alternatives looking more attractive?

sir keir starmer presenting his plan for change at a podium

Plan for change ... or change of plan?

Five missions, six first steps, two priorities and now six ‘milestones’. Lists of promises are inherently risky. So why has Keir Starmer done it?

The Budget: Rachel’s Tightrope Act

Rachel Reeves, has just delivered her first Budget, with a confident (if fairly long) performance and a Gordon Brown-esque blizzard of statistics.

Party Conference Blues ... Reds and Yellows

The Liberal Dems basked in Brighton sunshine, while Labour struggled to overcome a series of political difficulties in the Liverpool drizzle.

How can universities make their tuition fees case to MPs?

With reports of an inflationary increase to tuition fees that will take them over £10,000, higher education is once again becoming a hot topic.

Labour’s Energy Policy: Seven things we now know

Twelve weeks into the Labour Government, clean energy is easily the most well-developed policy area. Clare Dobson sets out what we know so far.

A New Era for Investment Trusts

Effective immediately, the Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have announced the temporary exemption of investment trusts from assimilated law requirements by the European Union.

10 things we've learnt from Labour's first 25 days

Effective immediately, the Treasury and the FCA have announced the temporary exemption of investment trusts from assimilated law requirements by the EU.

Like and subscribe

As media organisations change their business models, companies who communicate digitally need to move their audiences from followers to subscribers.

The future of search in the age of AI

Google search is heading to a model of interpretation rather than links. This will pose big issues for companies and their content in a new age in the battle for visibility.

10 things we've learnt from Thursday night...

The key takeaways from a difficult night for the Tories and a good, if not perfect, night for Labour. But the real story might lie in the by-election.

When looking to raise money, your story is everything

Raising money as a biotech startup can look daunting in the current environment, but what matters to investors is the story you can tell, and the evidence for it.

Long term decisions for a brighter future

Is Rishi on the right track?

After the chaos in Birmingham last year which heralded the end for Liz Truss, there was an air of trepidation ahead of the Conservative Conference in Manchester.

Glitter, Growth and Grey Belts

The Labour Party had a golden opportunity to hold a successful party conference – and more importantly to confirm their status as favourites to win.

Sea change

Prime Minister Jim Callaghan confided to his aide Bernard Donoughue, ‘There are times, perhaps once every 30 years, when there is a sea change in politics'.

Rishi Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle

The PM's reshuffle marks a move to the centre ground and an attempt to stamp his authority on his Government. But is it too late to stop an election defeat?

Goodwill Hunting

Jeremy Hunt has delivered an assured Autumn Statement – his second in the job. It was more Gordon Brown than Kwasi Kwarteng, but is likely to be his last.

Mais Reeves Be Ready?

What we can learn from Rachel Reeves’ Mais Lecture and ‘Securonomics’ as the answer to disrupted supply chains, economic imbalances, populism, and energy transition?

The Budget: Rabbit Hunting

Jeremy Hunt, has delivered the final Spring Budget before the General Election – though not necessarily his final ‘fiscal event’...

What’s the value of your drug? It’s all in the communication

Advances in cell and gene therapy are a boost to treating rare diseases, but the cost is a dilemma. That’s why communicating the value of your drug is ever more important.

Decoding AI: The Dangers of Algorithmic Bias

The ubiquity AI raises questions around accuracy, regulation, data privacy and the radicalisation of content. Understanding the pitfalls is key to staying ahead of the curve.

When the next energy shock isn’t a surprise: prices, policy and instability

Can the UK re-learn the critical importance of supply chains?

How socials can help to understand your audience

Active management’s AI challenge

You need to audit your site - even if no-one reads it

Private Markets: The Trust Test

Hyper-scaling Minerals in Riyadh

Rachel’s Trilemma: The Autumn Budget 2025

Meet them where they scroll: What can Mamdani and Polanski teach us?

‘I will do what’s right, not what’s popular': a tale of two speeches

How the AI browser changes (almost) everything

Why junior miners still hold the keys to future supply

How gaming has shaped media consumption habits

Why every business needs a cyber crisis communications plan

Sun, speeches and snake oil: lessons from Labour in Liverpool

What can a comms professional learn from a government in chaos?

How to communicate the concept of "Super Universities"

From SEO to GEO: Why media matters in the age of AI

Anglo-Teck is off but London’s market still sees hope for miners

Lets try that reset again

Burning questions: Clean Energy Policy for Autumn 2025

Can Polanski’s ‘Eco-Populism’ reshape the British left?

The continued rise of AI search and how organisations can prepare

Mamdani talks the talk and walks the walk (digitally)

With media in decline, what can you do to get your messages out?

Sea shanties and mineral security

Hey Big Spender?

Lights, camera, action: is video the way forward for comms?

Six votes that will shake up British politics

Three things to consider about Google’s AI-driven search

Moving the pieces in a global game of chess

Can a Clean Power Vision give energy security?

Reforming the local election playbook

Relief, but the uncertainty is just beginning

UK universities’ International dilemma

Ditching Development

You should have never started it

DeepSeek – five talking points to make you sound informed

What’s in store for healthcare in 2025?

Will the real Opposition please stand up?

How to fuel AI

Are you following the thread from the bird to the butterfly?

Plan for change ... or change of plan?

The Budget: Rachel’s Tightrope Act

Party Conference Blues ... Reds and Yellows

How can universities make their tuition fees case to MPs?

Labour’s Energy Policy: Seven things we now know

A New Era for Investment Trusts

10 things we've learnt from Labour's first 25 days

Like and subscribe

The future of search in the age of AI

10 things we've learnt from Thursday night...

When looking to raise money, your story is everything

Is Rishi on the right track?

Glitter, Growth and Grey Belts

Sea change

Rishi Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle

Goodwill Hunting

Mais Reeves Be Ready?

The Budget: Rabbit Hunting

What’s the value of your drug? It’s all in the communication

Decoding AI: The Dangers of Algorithmic Bias