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1 Jun 2023
Skeletons in the closet? Communicating supply chains in the activist world
Corporate reputations are increasingly exposed to threats that emerge from businesses’ supply chains coming under the public spotlight. DRD looks at how the use of strategic communications can help corporates pivot from fighting shy of discussing their supply chains towards taking ownership and gaining credibility.
19 May 2023
New report – Labour’s ambitions for competition
DRD Partnership’s specialist competition and regulation team has produced a report which provides a detailed look at what a Labour Government would do to the UK’s anti-trust and regulatory regimes, and what this could mean for businesses and the UK economy.
17 May 2023
Who’s watching the watchmen?
In this article, first published in this week’s ThoughtLeaders4 Competition journal, DRD’s Ed Bowie examines whether competition authorities have the right focus.
9 May 2023
Change or more of the same?
The 2023 local election results are unanimous about three things, uncertain about one, and have led commentators to ask a familiar, but misguided, question. DRD Partner, Pete Bowyer, attempts to answer the right one.
8 May 2023
Regulator “wrong to block” Microsoft deal – poll
A new poll says the balance of public opinion is that the UK's Competition and Markets Authority was wrong to block Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
28 Apr 2023
The devil is in the detail of gambling reform
Ministers have raised the stakes for the gambling industry in their new White Paper, writes DRD Senior Adviser, Steve Myers.
18 Apr 2023
Five years’ porridge for delivering a pizza: National Security Bill still causes concern
DRD Partner, Jon McLeod, reports on the far-reaching provisions of the National Security Bill’s Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS).
31 Mar 2023
Three dimensions of cross-jurisdictional fraud
DRD Partnership was delighted to co-host a panel discussion with the Female Fraud Forum. The event looked at the 3 dimensions of cross-jurisdictional fraud, focusing on how journalists, lawyers and communications professionals deal with high-stakes international cases.
29 Mar 2023
DRD and Green Park host Labour roundtable on Women and Equalities
DRD Partnership and global talent advisory, Green Park, were pleased to host Labour Peer, Baroness Thornton, Shadow Spokesperson for Women and Equalities at a breakfast roundtable.
23 Mar 2023
Avoiding a “SLAPP down”
DRD examines the growing debate around Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and how clients can ensure the pursuit of legal remedies doesn’t land their reputation in hot water.
14 Mar 2023
DRD hosts Labour roundtable on sports, media and culture
DRD Partnership was pleased to host Labour Frontbench Peer, Lord Bassam of Brighton, Shadow Spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport, Energy and Net Zero and Science Innovation and Technology at a roundtable policy dialogue.
10 Mar 2023
A Budget to frame #GE2024
A General Election is coming, and DRD believe Budget 2023 will show us all what’s in store.
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