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The DipTel E104: Sir David Manning
Will 2025 be the year the rules-based order fails, or fights back? Join Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton speaking to Sir David Manning, Director of Gatehouse Advisory Partners, Former UK Ambassador to Israel and the US, and former UK Permanent Representative to NATO.
Audley’s Unconventionally Wise Person of the Year 2024
At Audley, we draw on our principle of ‘Unconventional Wisdom’ to find solutions to the challenges facing our clients. This award recognises a leader or person who over the past year pushed boundaries by thinking or acting in a unique way.
Audley’s Cultural Highlights of 2024
As we round out 2024, the Audley team select their cultural highlights from another great year of books, theatre, music, and television.
The DipTel E101: Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton
What if we were at war and no-one noticed? Join Chris Wilkins exploring the anxious state of geopolitics, the threats to the West, and Europe’s dilemma with Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, Senior Advisor in geopolitics at Audley, Associate Fellow at RUSI, and former SAS officer.
The DipTel E102: Leopoldo López
How far would you go to fight for democracy? On this episode of The DipTel, we speak to Leopoldo López, leader of the Venezuelan opposition party, Popular Will, and General Secretary of the World Liberty Congress, a new organisation which brings together freedom fighters from around the world. From exile in Spain, López explores what recent events in Venezuela mean for the fight between democracy and autocracy with Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, Senior Advisor in geopolitics at Audley, Associate Fellow at RUSI, and former SAS officer.
The DipTel E103: Stewart McLaurin
How do you prepare for a new president? In a new episode of The DipTel, Audley CEO Chris Wilkins and Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton speak to Stewart McLaurin; author, presenter of The White House 1600 Sessions podcast, commentator, and President of The White House Historical Association. Stewart explains how the White House system prepares for a new president and new first family.
Audley’s Cultural Highlights: Summer 2024
Need a book to get lost in on your summer holidays? Or music while relaxing on the beach? The Audley team share their cultural highlights of the summer.
The Best of the Summer Wines, Part 2: Picnics
“Summer Breeze makes me feel fine…” Especially with a glass of wine. In Part 2 of our wine recommendations for Summer ‘24, Audley Senior Advisor and wine connoisseur Annie Coleman offers her picks of must-try picnic wines.
Boxnote: Changes to Non-dom Tax Regime
What does the end of the ‘non-dom’ tax regime mean? Audley Policy Director Chris Maitland answers.
The Best of the Summer Wines, Part 1: BBQs
In Part 1 of our wine recommendations for Summer ’24, Audley Senior Advisor and wine connoisseur Annie Coleman offers her picks of must-try wines for our readers to enjoy at their summer BBQs.
Enhancing Board Resilience: Boards and Crisis Communications
Audley recently delivered an educational session for Women On Boards looking at the critical need to address crisis communications and the pivotal role boards play in navigating turbulent times. Read on for crisis management insights from the session…
Bankruptcy: Coming to a town hall near you?
What’s behind the epidemic of bankruptcies at Britain’s councils? How do we stop it? Audley Director Rolf Merchant investigates.
Tradespotting: WTO Ministerial Conference - stasis or progress?
Chris Maitland, Policy Director at Audley, former diplomat, and trade negotiator, gives a flavour of what to expect at this week’s WTO meeting in Abu Dhabi.
Weekend Box: UN Disunited, Tea Science a Mug’s Game & More
In this week’s Box: A challenger to Vladimir Putin takes a stand, the UN is disunited over China, US-UK relations hit a rough patch over tea & more
2024 look ahead: 5 sink or swim issues for Rishi Sunak
With an election earmarked for later this year, Lucy Thompson dives into the top 5 ‘sink or swim’ issues for the Prime Minister.
UK energy & climate policy: what you need to know
This week at COP28 representatives finally agreed on a deal to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels. Audley investigates where the UK stands on climate and energy policy.
OpenAI: when philosophy enters the boardroom
Lucy Thompson unpacks effective altruism - the controversial movement behind the dismissal and reinstatement of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Autumn Statement 2023: Briefing
Audley’s Rolf Merchant outlines the key points - with political analysis - from the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.
The skills gap on boards that is holding culture change back
Culture is a company’s secret weapon. Annie Coleman, a Senior Advisor at Audley, argues that we need to look beyond traditional skill sets to get this right.
What does Rishi’s reshuffle mean for the Tory Party?
Chris Wilkins, Audley CEO and former Head of Strategy at No10 sets out what this reshuffle means for a divided Conservative Party.