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Online Safety Bill Back in Action
This week, the Online Safety Bill returned to the House of Commons after much delay. In this Boxnote, we summarise the main outcomes of the hotly anticipated parliamentary debate.
Why Hancock’s time in the Jungle is a masterclass in effective communication
With Matt Hancock’s book, ‘Pandemic Diaries’ out today, Imogen Beecroft argues that his Jungle foray demonstrates the hallmarks of an effective communication campaign.
Weekend Box: UK’s power solution, China protests & more
In this week’s Box: Charles Michel visits Xi, UK powers ahead, Crypto clubbing & more
Weekend Box: Disney drama, NASA launch & more
In this week’s Box: President Petro seeks to end 60 years of war in Colombia, the Battle of the Bobs at Disney, NASA (really) promises the moon & more.
Weekend Box: Hunt’s Budget, AUKUS & more
In this week’s Box: a look at one taxing Autumn budget, El Salvador feels the heat from its Bitcoin investments, world media finds a whole new ball game in Qatar & much more.
Analysis: Hunt’s Bad Budget News
Following the announcement of the Chancellor’s Spring Budget today, Audley’s Rolf Merchant recaps the key measures to look out for.
5 things we learnt about countering disinformation
With Russia waging an information war, the Audley team attended the Aspen Institute to understand how we combat disinformation. Here are five things we learned..
Where are our leaders? The battle for top political talent
With trust in our leaders eroding, Harry Wynne-Williams welcomes the new Civic Future initiative and argues that we need to widen the political talent pool.
Weekend Box: Middling Midterms, Brewdog & more
In this week’s Box: the US midterms are on a knife edge, Brewdog blunders, the Wagner Group rebrands & much more.
Should ex-leaders keep out of the spotlight?
In this blog for Audley Intelligence, two members of Audley debate the question: should ex-leaders keep out of the spotlight?
Weekend Box: COP27, Penguin merger & more
Audley’s must-read weekly round-up on COP27, Olaf Scholz’s visit to China, the death of the Fax Machine & more.
5 things we learnt from a macroeconomist
With interest rates rising to 3% today, the Audley team sat down with a macroeconomist to discuss what this economic crisis means. Here are five things we learned….
As midterms near, Musk’s takeover spells disaster
As the US midterms enter the final stretch, Lucy Thompson argues that Elon Musk may not be the most responsible custodian of the influential social media platform.
Brazil Elections: Back to the Lula
As Lula stages a comeback, Harri Adams looks at what this razor-tight Presidential election could mean for Brazil.
Weekend Box: Spreadsheet Sunak, Adidas & more
Audley’s must-read weekly round-up on Sunak’s first week as PM, Kanye controversy and more…
Rishi Sunak gambles on being the continuity candidate
Chris Wilkins, Audley's CEO and Former Director of Strategy at No 10, argues that continuity over change could be a necessary political gamble for the new Prime Minister.
Weekend Box: Boris returns, Meta defeat & more
Audley’s must-read weekly round-up on the return of Boris, Meta defeat, 'Wagatha Christie' the Musical and more…
Weekend Box: Unrest in Iran, Tiktok & more
In this week’s Box: a big week for Greek energy, examining the unrest in Iran, Damien Hirst’s NFT art project, and much more…
Weekend Box: Draghi resigns, Commonwealth Games & more
In this week’s Box: Birmingham gears up for the Commonwealth Games, leadership drama at home and abroad, and much more…
The British Army - the Best Little Army in The World
‘A hollowed out husk’ - Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton gives his analysis of the British Army at present.