Submitted by Gavin Devine on 16/05/2012

MHP Communications completed a great treble last night at the Communicate Magazine Corporate and Financial Awards: a Silver award for our advice to JD Sports Fashion on their acquisition of Blacks, a Gold award for our work with Uniq, and then, to round off the evening, the overall award as...

Submitted by Mike Birtwistle on 16/05/2012

Whoever becomes Lead for Domain 1 of the NHS Outcomes Framework will find themselves at the heart of political debates about the quality of the NHS as the next election approaches.  In the NHS Outcomes Framework, all domains are equal, but some are clearly more equal...

Submitted by Alastair Hill on 11/05/2012

Tony Blair once described himself as an "irresponsible nincompoop" for bringing into force the Freedom of Information Act and has since spoken of his regret for bringing the Act into law.

Submitted by Gay Collins on 10/05/2012

The reputation battle continues between the two major events in the UK during 2012.  Will the Olympics or the Jubilee achieve the highest score in terms of the management and measurement of the reputation of both momentous British occasions?   And will one, neither or both be good for the...

Submitted by Paul Baverstock on 10/05/2012

This summer, the world’s eyes will be focused on the long-awaited showpiece elements of the Olympics in London. If all goes to plan, those behind the scenes will barely be noticed, credited perhaps once the show rolls out of town after the Paralympics closing ceremony on 9^th September.

Submitted by Andrew Jaques on 10/05/2012

With the Diamond Jubilee and a long-awaited Olympic summer nearly upon us, now should be a time for optimism.  However, outside the arenas of sporting prowess and royal pageantry, what is this year shaping up to look like?

Submitted by Mike Birtwistle on 10/05/2012

It has been a tempestuous time for the NHS.  Reform, restructuring and delivering unprecedented levels of savings have sapped the energy of the health service and those leading it.  The summer of 2012 represents a turning point, as the reforms shift from legislation to implementation and the efficiency agenda moves...

Submitted by Fiona Holroyde on 10/05/2012

With a summer of celebration ahead with both the Queen's Jubilee and the Olympics a month later, the Government will be hoping that the feel good factor will help give the country a boost and provide some temporary respite from the economic downturn and generally poor poll ratings it currently faces....

Submitted by Rachael Sansom on 10/05/2012

The fast approaching celebratory summer of British sport and royalty presents a number of challenges for consumer brand PR. If you’re going to be part of the Jubilee, how do you stand out from the countless other brands latching themselves onto the occasion?