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Prospects for B2G (business to government) firms under a Labour government and after the new Procurement Act

The Procurement Act recently became law and the new regime it introduces is expected to go live in October 2024, close to the anticipated General Election. The Act and the likelihood of a Labour government, with expectations of higher public spending, has seen increased investor and corporate interest in B2G. While there are genuine growth […]

01 Dec, 2023

In pursuit of a more growth-friendly regulatory landscape

Andy King Rohan Sakhrani

Supporting economic growth Economic growth has been in short supply in the UK for many years now. And the fiscal space for governments to boost growth has become ever more constrained, with significant risks around the medium-term fiscal outlook. That’s thanks both to the legacy of this century’s financial, Covid and energy crises, and to […]

30 Nov, 2023

Flint's guide to COP28

François-Joseph Schichan Josh Buckland Zoe Alipranti

1. What is COP28? COP (“conference of the parties”) takes place every year and is the world’s only multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, attracting high-level global participation and interest. Each COP seeks to reach an agreement on a wide range of climate issues, signed off through the formal UN process and building on agreements […]

29 Nov, 2023

Five key areas of opportunity for health businesses under a Labour government

Jodie Gallagher Martin Summers Verity Ryan

Sub-sector risks and opportunities for private providers and investors   We outline the risks and opportunities for a series of sub-sectors where there are currently high levels of private provision or interest in potential expansion under a Labour government. 1. Insourcing The NHS has record waiting lists – a situation that is likely to be broadly […]

13 Nov, 2023

2024 Elections: An overview of the political landscape

François-Joseph Schichan Katie Whitting Mark Austen

Over 2 billion people – a quarter of the world’s population – will be affected by elections in 2024, including in the US, EU, UK, Taiwan, India and Russia. Some will have significant global implications, though in many cases the full effects will not play through until 2025. This blog explores the upcoming elections and […]

09 Nov, 2023

A bridge over troubled water: how do we pay for it?

Craig Lonie Mark Caines

Plan to spend Earlier this month, the seventeen English and Welsh water companies published their PR24 business plans. These set out what each company proposes to spend and deliver from 2025 to 2030. Ofwat will spend the next seven months assessing the plans. It will then publish its draft determinations in mid-2024 and final determinations […]

02 Nov, 2023

The AI Safety Summit and the path to AI regulation

Charlie Jackson David Skelton Josh Simons

The UK is laser-focused on the frontier The UK’s AI Safety Summit is fast approaching; industry and governments will gather to discuss risks of advanced AI at Bletchley Park this week. Guests include US Vice President Kamala Harris, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres and a range of leading industry […]

31 Oct, 2023

The King’s Speech: a first for the King, the last for this parliament

Nikki da Costa

The Bills have been decided and the speech is being drafted - businesses need to be agile if they are to shape government proposals. More weight is resting on the King’s Speech on 7th November than it can possibly bear. How should businesses prepare for this session’s uncertainty? What do we already know about the […]

27 Oct, 2023

Old rules for the new age of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services

Adam Hendry Jaz Sansoye

Roadmap for AI financial regulation The coming weeks will see UK policymakers set the direction of travel for regulating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in financial services. In October 2022, the FCA, the Bank, and the PRA launched exploratory work, encouraging a discussion on the use and regulation of AI and ML in […]

23 Oct, 2023

How your Vendor Due Diligence and buy-side engagement can address the prospect of a Labour government

James Hill Joe Jones Martin Summers

A Labour-led government from next Autumn is the most likely scenario and is now the main political and regulatory focus for investors. Known policy risks (i.e. those derived from Labour’s public commitments) are relatively limited and arguably decreasing, as Starmer and Reeves increasingly ensure that Labour does not commit to anything that might present fiscal or […]

06 Oct, 2023

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Prospects for B2G (business to government) firms under a Labour government and after the new Procurement Act

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Prospects for B2G (business to government) firms under a Labour government and after the new Procurement Act

In pursuit of a more growth-friendly regulatory landscape

Flint's guide to COP28

Five key areas of opportunity for health businesses under a Labour government

2024 Elections: An overview of the political landscape

A bridge over troubled water: how do we pay for it?

The AI Safety Summit and the path to AI regulation

The King’s Speech: a first for the King, the last for this parliament

Old rules for the new age of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services

How your Vendor Due Diligence and buy-side engagement can address the prospect of a Labour government

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