Our Perspective
Combining considered, thought provoking ideas with expertise to showcase our point of view on what matters most
Focus On The Next Generation
Our final essay is by Tessy Ojo CBE, Chief Executive of The Diana Award.
The Long Road Back
James Starkie, Partner at 5654, considers what’s next for the Conservative Party.
Will Life Sciences Get Healthier?
Matthew Neal, Head of Health & Life Sciences at 5654, takes a look at the prospects for the industry in 2025.
The Best Way Out, Is Always Through
Simon Jackson, Partner at 5654, takes a look at Labour’s options moving forwards in Government.
Harnessing the Power of Local Leadership
Cameron Scott, Partner at 5654, looks at how local relationships and contribution are increasingly important for any business strategy.
Blue Skies Ahead?
Daniel Rice, Director of Marketing Communications and Content at 5654, analyses the latest social platform in the wake of X’s tumultous year.
Narrow The Focus
Robert Nisbet, Partner at 5654, looks at the shift in media consumption and how businesses can navigate this.
Don’t Forget Your Story
Sally Payne, Partner at 5654, on why storytelling must be part of your communications strategy in 2025.
Pay Attention to Get Ahead
Amanda Walters, Director at the Centre for Progressive Change, pens our next essay.
Labour promised to “build, build, build” – is 2025 when they start to deliver?
The new Labour Government came to office with the pledge to “get Britain building”. For Keir Starmer and his team this is essential to deliver on its key missions.
A Year of Growth?
Partner Liz Morley takes a look at a hopeful year of growth, despite the uncertainties on the horizon.
What to Expect in 2025
In the first of our series on looking ahead to 2025, our foreword is written by Founder and CEO, Ben Thornton.
Investing in the Future
The Health & Life Sciences team takes a look at the impact on the sector after initiatives announced at the International Investment Summit.
What Business Wants
We have conducted exclusive polling to understand the perceptions of business decision makers of the new Labour government
Engaging with the new political reality
Our 10 tips for engaing with the new Labour government
No Time To Waste
Sir Keir Starmer walked into Downing Street on Friday 5 July with a landslide government majority of 174 and a working majority of 181 – saying “the work of change begins – immediately”. We hope this report serves as an early guide as you consider how your organisation will work with the new Government.
Leveraging the UK’s Healthcare & Life Science Sector to drive growth in the UK economy
A joint letter from UK Equity Research Healthcare and Life Sciences Analysts ahead of the upcoming first budget and to inform Government thinking as it develops the industrial strategy which life sciences will be a key part of.
Putting the X in Existential Crisis
Following the recent riots in the UK, X is once again in the eye of a political and media storm. Our Director of Marketing Communications, Daniel Rice, explores the current situation, and what businesses should do in response.
No, this wasn’t the TikTok election
Director of Marketing Communications, Daniel Rice, takes a look at the digital campaigns for the general election, and what really won it for Labour.
Labour and the NPPF
Cameron Scott, Partner at 5654 & Company, takes a look at Labour’s priorities around planning reform.