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27 Mar, 2024

Will it go to penalties? Government introduces a new football regulator

Last week, the Government introduced the Football Governance Bill to Parliament. The culmination of over three years’ work, the Bill addresses concerns about the financial sustainability of English men’s professional football, the probity of individual club owners, and the risk of breakaway leagues (most famously the European Super League) stifling competition. The Bill is an […]

11 Feb, 2022

The Flint Podcast - A fracturing world? Geopolitics in 2022

François-Joseph Schichan Kiran Horwich Sir Julian King Sir Simon Fraser

We enter 2022 amid great international uncertainty. Covid may be in retreat in the developed world, but not across the globe. High debt and inflation will make delivering on climate promises hard. Serious political and military tension has flared between Russia and the West over Ukraine. The China/US standoff persists. America is divided and Biden […]

23 Nov, 2021

The Flint Podcast - COP26: What Happened – What Next?

Josh Buckland Kiran Horwich Sir Simon Fraser

In the aftermath of the final deal at COP26 our experts provide analysis of the deal itself, as well as what it means for the domestic and international agenda on climate change in the months and years ahead. Flint Partner Kiran Horwich chairs a discussion between Flint Partner Josh Buckland (Former adviser to the Business Secretary on energy and […]

01 Nov, 2021

The Flint Podcast

Giles Wilkes Kiran Horwich Tim Pitt

In the aftermath of the Budget and Spending Review, Flint experts provide their analysis of the Chancellor’s statement, talk through its political and economic implications and what this all means to the business community. Flint PartnerKiran Horwich chairs the discussion between Partner Tim Pitt(former Special Adviser to Chancellors Sajid Javid and Philip Hammond) and Specialist PartnerGiles Wilkes (former Business […]

26 Jan, 2021

2021 – a new abnormal?

Kiran Horwich

If 2020 was bad, the start Q1 of 2021 looked worse. Covid-19 is severely affecting every aspect of life, and we are seeing early evidence of post-Brexit disruption. By the spring things may look better: we have a Brexit deal, and vaccines offer hope. But the economic and social damage from Covid-19 will be lasting and the Chancellor faces tough choices about the shape of […]

News and media

01 Sep, 2021

Six new partners promoted from the Flint team

Jon Sell Josh Buckland Karla Perca López Kiran Horwich Siôn Simon

With effect from 1 September, we have promoted six new partners within our Flint team. Warm congratulations to Josh Buckland, Kiran Horwich, Karla Perca Lopez, Ed de Minckwitz, Jon Sell and Sion Simon. Announcing these appointments, Flint managing partners Simon Fraser and Ed Richards said “We are further strengthening our leadership team to support the continuing growth of Flint and ensure excellent service to our clients. We are determined both to attract the best outside talent to Flint and to reward the efforts and success of those already in our team”. At Flint we […]

01 Jan, 1970

Six new partners promoted from the Flint team

Jon Sell Josh Buckland Karla Perca López Kiran Horwich Siôn Simon

To support Flint’s continuing growth and service to our clients, with effect from 1 September we have promoted six new partners within our Flint team. Warm congratulations to Josh Buckland, Kiran Horwich, Karla Perca Lopez, Ed de Minckwitz, Jon Sell and Sion Simon. Announcing these appointments, Flint managing partners Simon Fraser and Ed Richards said “We are further strengthening our leadership team to support the continuing growth of Flint and ensure excellent service to our clients. We are determined both to attract the best outside talent to Flint and to reward the efforts and success of those already in our team”. At Flint we […]

01 Oct, 2026

Flint Briefing Call: Labour Party Conference – lessons from Liverpool

Kiran Horwich Sam White Siôn Simon Virginia Sentance MBE

In this episode, Flint experts examine what Andy Burnham’s first Labour Party Conference as leader and Prime Minister means for policy and politics, and what the announcements made at conference reveal about the direction of his Government. They explore the priorities set out by Burnham, the Chancellor and wider Cabinet, how Burnham’s approach differs from […]

05 May, 2026

Scottish and Welsh elections: scenarios and implications

Kiran Horwich Liz Lloyd Siôn Simon

In this episode, Flint experts examine the outlook for the Scottish and Welsh parliamentary elections, as voters head to the polls with no party expected to secure a majority in either nation. They explore potential post-election scenarios and coalition negotiations, the implications for economic, planning and infrastructure policy, and what the results signal about the […]

24 May, 2024

UK General Election: Consequence for Business

Jacqui Smith Kiran Horwich Nikki da Costa Sue Owen

Rishi Sunak’s unexpected decision to call an election in July raises many immediate questions for business on matters such as the process from here, the fate of legislation, government decision-making, and engagement with politicians and civil servants. In this episode, our experts shed light on this. The discussion is chaired by Flint Partner, Kiran Horwich, and […]

08 May, 2024

Unpacking the local elections

Kiran Horwich Matthew Hanney Nikki da Costa Siôn Simon

In this episode our experts will assess the fallout from the UK local elections, the last major electoral test before the general election. In this podcast, we will examine the key results from the local and mayoral elections, the implications for the party leaders, and what all of this means for this year’s general election. […]

08 Mar, 2024

UK Spring Budget 2024 Analysis

Andy King Giles Wilkes James Kilmartin Kiran Horwich

In this podcast, our experts discuss the Budget and its implications in greater depth, what it means for the Conservative and Labour parties and the political and economic impacts on the business community. Flint Partner Kiran Horwich hosts a discussion between:

02 Feb, 2024

Unpacking Labour Business Conference – the Flint de-brief

James Kilmartin Kiran Horwich Siôn Simon Sir Simon Fraser

In this episode, our experts review Labour’s Business Conference which was held on the 1st of February. They examine the key announcements from Labour Leader Keir Starmer and the Shadow Cabinet. Our experts also look at Labour’s policy programme, its strategy for the general election, and what all of this means for a potential future […]

24 Nov, 2023

Autumn Statement 2023: Steady-the-tiller Chancellor under pre-election pressure

Andy King Giles Wilkes James Hedgeland James Kilmartin Kiran Horwich

On Wednesday, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement. With the General Election drawing closer, the Chancellor had to strike a balance between restoring the UK’s public finances, investing in growth and delivering a political boost for the Conservatives by responding to calls from his Party for tax cuts. In this episode our experts […]

12 Oct, 2023

Unpacking Labour Party Conference – The Flint de-brief

Kiran Horwich Siôn Simon Sue Owen

In this podcast, we examine the key announcements and speeches from Labour Leader Keir Starmer and the Shadow Cabinet. As well as, Labour’s emerging policy programme, its strategy for the general election, and what all of this means for a potential future Labour government. Finally, we discuss why this matters for business and what are […]

29 Jun, 2023

Russia/Ukraine - what next after Prigozhin’s rebellion

Alex White Bruno Maçães Kiran Horwich Sir Julian King

In this podcast, Partner Kiran Horwich is joined by Flint experts Specialist Partner Sir Julian King (former British EU Commissioner and Ambassador to France), Senior Adviser Bruno Maçães (former Portuguese minister for European affairs) and Partner Alex White (Head of Flint’s Markets and Investors practice) to examine the situation in Russia following the events of the past few days. They […]

17 Mar, 2023

Analysing and Explaining the Budget

Giles Wilkes Kiran Horwich Tim Pitt

Partner Kiran Horwich discusses the latest Budget announced on 15 March by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt with Flint Partner Tim Pitt (former Special Adviser to Chancellors Sajid Javid and Philip Hammond) and Specialist Partner Giles Wilkes (former Business and Economy Adviser to Prime Minister Theresa May in No10). You can also download this episode here.

Writer: Kiran Horwich