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The Conservatives’ 2025 Conference
The Conservatives wrapped up their conference last week in Manchester, with the party polling third (at around 16%) behind Labour and Reform UK, casting a long shadow over proceedings.
UK life sciences hit rethink mode
The life sciences real estate landscape is at a moment of recalibration. On paper, the UK retains many of the fundamentals that have made it a magnet for biotech and pharma – world-class universities, strong research networks and the NHS as an anchor customer for many hubs and clusters.
As the Budget looms and sector warnings grow louder
As the Budget looms and sector warnings grow louder, Reeves could take a lesson in listening, trust and stability from the high street
What A Trip To The Seaside Tells Us About Britain’s Political Shift
As I arrived at the Premier Inn facing the Bournemouth Pavilion for the second time in two weeks, the polite gentleman at reception asked me “are you here for the Conference?… There was one last week, it seems like all the lefties are coming to Bournemouth.”
From Red Caps to Rally Halls
It was a deliberate shift in tone: a ‘populist centre’ tactic of generating American campaign energy and pairing it with a progressive housing message. The same energy spilled across the conference…
From the Court to the Campaign
I have been at LCA for a long time. But I knew this was the job for me, when, on my first day I was sent out on the road to help manage a campaign to encourage hard to reach Londoners to vote.
The Red Carpet: Navigating Labour Conference 2025
The annual Labour reunion returns to Liverpool – but the ferry across the Mersey promises to be a choppier ride for Keir Starmer than 12 months ago.
Why LCA GivesAF
Why LCA GivesAF: our partnership with ActionFunder and why it’s so powerful for the built environment sector.
Reform UK’s 2025 Conference: A Government in waiting?
Reform UK held their party conference at the beginning of this month at the NEC in Birmingham – buoyed at being ahead in the polls and May’s local elections in which they won control of ten councils and two mayors.
PR takeaways from one of the world’s savviest storytellers (Yes, Taylor Swift)
In case you missed it, Taylor Swift has done it again – she’s sparked a frenzy of anticipation and excitement with the announcement of her upcoming album.
Cameron Iveson joins LCA
We’re delighted to welcome Cameron Iveson as LCA’s new Public Affairs Lead — bringing a wealth of Westminster experience to help our clients navigate the fast-changing political landscape.
How diversification is unlocking office opportunities
The tide turned for Canary Wharf last week. A landmark deal for Visa’s European HQ and expanded leases from BBVA and SmartestEngery set the scene, before HSBC topped the lot and U-turned on its proposed exit from the docklands.
Could the City Be London’s Nightlife Unicorn
Could the City of London’s unique blend of culture, connectivity and ambition make it the capital’s next nightlife hub – and a model for post-9-to-5 districts everywhere?
Labour’s Affordable Housing
One year into government, Labour faces mounting challenges in delivering its affordable housing pledge. Explore the political, funding and planning realities shaping the built environment – and what they mean for communities nationwide.
A year on from the riots
The end of the July marks a year since 29 anti-immigrant demonstrations and riots erupted across 27 towns and cities across the UK.
Lessons from Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign
When American Eagle launched its latest denim campaign, fronted by Euphoria actor Sydney Sweeney, it probably seemed like a safe bet.
A Year of Change: A Look at Labour’s First Year in Government – Transport
Labour’s first year in government has been a busy one for transport. While the Prime Minister’s Cabinet has remained largely intact, one notable departure was Louise Haigh.
When public becomes personal: Privacy, consent, and the Coldplay kiss cam
At a recent Coldplay concert in Boston, a moment intended as light-hearted entertainment spiralled into a viral sensation – and a cautionary tale about privacy in the digital age.
A Year of Change: Culture, Place and a Government Yet to Deliver
One year in, Labour has made big promises on creative infrastructure as part of their growth agenda. But time is ticking. This could be an opportunity for the built environment to lead the change.
How hybrid working is changing the geography of opportunity and supporting regional growth
In the UK, hybrid working has moved from a temporary solution to a permanent fixture of working life. We now work from home more than any other country in Europe, and this behavioural shift is beginning to leave a visible imprint on the spaces around us.
A Year of Change: A Look at Labour’s First Year in Government – A Short and Ignoble History of Missed Housing Targets
According to a recent Ipsos poll, 62% of Brits feel the country is on the wrong housing policy track, above the global average of 52%. This is despite the Government’s ambitious goal of delivering 1.5m new homes over this parliament.
