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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 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.
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.
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.
London’s Infrastructure Framework: Who Will Shape It?
The London Infrastructure Framework sets out 51 priority projects to unlock 880,000 homes and reach net zero by 2050. We break down what’s in the pipeline, the barriers to delivery, and what it means for businesses looking to engage before the Spending Review 2027.
Why Zipcar Left — And What Has to Change
Zipcar’s UK exit exposed deep regulatory failures in car sharing policy. Here Brevia look at why fragmented council rules, parking charges, and the EV transition created an unsustainable environment, and what must change for the sector to survive.
New rules for Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Groups: the end of ‘ghost memberships’?
The Scottish Parliament is preparing to overhaul the rules governing one of its most important, yet often overlooked, linkages between policy-makers, organisations and the public: Cross-Party Groups (CPGs).
Are the brakes off yet? Assessing Investment, Infrastructure and Productivity in the UK
Analysis of UK infrastructure investment, planning reform and productivity under Keir Starmer’s government, and whether Britain is ready for sustained growth.