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A Burnham Premiership: What UK Businesses Need to Know
Andy Burnham is contesting the Makerfield by-election with his sights on Downing Street. Brevia’s political intelligence team analyses his emerging policy platform on housing, devolution, renationalisation and procurement and analyse what a potential Burnham premiership could mean for your business.
Britain’s Lost Generation: What the Milburn Review Means for Employers and Policymakers
Alan Milburn’s interim review into young people and work reveals nearly one million NEETs and an annual economic cost of £125 billion. Brevia’s employment and skills policy team explains what the findings mean for employers, businesses and the policy response ahead.
Makerfield By-Election 2026: Everything You Need to Know
The Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026 is one of the most consequential votes in recent British political history. Brevia, a public relations and public affairs agency, analyses the candidates, the polling and what the result could mean for Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham and the wider political landscape.
Is the DfT Getting Value for Money from Transport Innovation?
The NAO has reviewed the DfT’s £1.1 billion transport innovation programme and found significant gaps in oversight and delivery. Brevia’s Transport and Infrastructure team explains what this means for businesses operating in the transport, technology and mobility sectors.
Local Elections 2026: What the Results Mean for Business, Planning and Local Government
Analysis of England’s 2026 local elections and what political fragmentation means for business, planning decisions, infrastructure and investment.
Senedd Election 2026: Comparing the parties’ energy policies
The Senedd election marks a change from previous elections for Wales. As in the UK Parliament, energy is a key topic of debate in Wales. We review the manifesto pledges of the key parties in the Welsh election and consider the potential outcomes of 7 May upon the Senedd.
The 2026 King’s Speech: What to expect in the new Parliamentary session
What to expect in the 2026 King’s Speech? We analyse the 30+ bills the Government is set to introduce in the next session of Parliament.
How Could US Psychedelic Regulation Changes Impact the UK Life Sciences and Healthcare Sectors?
On 18 April 2026, President Trump signed the Executive Order ‘Accelerating medical treatments for serious mental illness’, which directs federal agencies to speed up research, regulatory review, and access pathways for psychedelic therapies. Brevia Health has examined the scope of the Executive Order, the potential timeline of these developments and how this could impact the UK.
Government proposes Wholesale Contracts for Difference scheme
Last week, the Secretary of State for Energy, alongside the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, announced a series of measures aimed at reducing the impact of volatile gas prices on Great Britain’s wholesale electricity market, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to drive energy price uncertainty. But what do the proposed changes actually mean for the energy sector?
Better Connected: What the UK Government’s Integrated Transport Strategy Means for Business
The Government’s Better Connected strategy sets out a long-term vision for integrated transport in England. We examine what it means for businesses in MaaS, digital infrastructure and logistics, and ways to engage before local authorities start to commission.
What is the new MHRA-NICE aligned pathway for medicines?
Discover the impact of the MHRA and NICE’s new aligned pathway on medicine approval timelines in England.
The Micromobility Gap: Why the UK is trailing Europe and how to catch up
This article from Brevia examines the current state of UK micromobility policy, evaluates the UK’s performance against international peers and outlines the regulatory steps required to bridge the gap.