Taking NHBF evidence to the Low Pay Commission
Last week, I joined NHBF President Fiona Johnston at the Low Pay Commission as she gave evidence for hair & beauty employers.
A new Prime Minister, but the same pressures on the high street
What the Prime Minister’s resignation means for hair, beauty and barbering businesses facing rising costs and skills pressures.
Why does public affairs take so long?
One of the most common questions in public affairs is also one of the most reasonable: why does it take so long? I've done a short video on this question: For organisations trying to secure change, the pace of politics can be frustrating. A problem may feel urgent. The evidence may seem clear. The solution may…
How to raise your concerns so decision-makers listen
Raising concerns is one of the most important parts of public affairs. It is also one of the areas where organisations can most easily lose impact. I've done a short video on this challenge: When something is going wrong, the natural instinct is to explain the whole problem in detail. That is understandable. But decision-makers…
How do you get your issue into Westminster?
For many organisations, Westminster can feel distant, complicated and difficult to access. I've talked through this challenge with the Interim President of the NHBF. You may have a serious issue to raise. You may have evidence that a policy is not working. You may know that your sector, service or community is being affected by…
Why introductions matter in public affairs
Public affairs often starts with a simple question: who do we need to speak to? I've been speaking with NHBF Interim President about this question on the NHBF YouTube channel. For organisations trying to influence policy, raise an issue or build a relationship with Government, the answer is rarely as straightforward as sending a letter to…