Grayling UK

Congratulations to our Head of Public Affairs, Alan Boyd-Hall, who has been recognised in the top 75 of @MaceMagazine Government Affairs Index 2026/27. A well-deserved recognition of Alan’s 25 years in public affairs and the expertise he brings to our clients and teams.

Fantastic news to end the week! We’ve been shortlisted for two campaigns for @TheDrum Awards for PR. @Grindr for Equality Presents: Out in the Open has been shortlisted for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Campaign, and @OntheBeachUK Inset Week is shortlisted for Travel & Tourism!

Can the Budget address Scotland’s growth challenge? With pressure on public finances and productivity, how can both governments support growth? From defence and energy to skills and tax, we look at what the UK Budget could mean for Scotland. grayling.com/news-and-views/…

Last week, we came together to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Our Faith ERG brought a range of traditional snacks to mark the start of the Jewish new year, and a chance to learn more about the festival. Wishing a sweet, happy and healthy new year, to all celebrating!

John Healey delivered his first speech as Chancellor, setting out his vision for growth in every postcode across the UK. Central to this ambition is a major shift towards fiscal devolution, with a roadmap expected as part of October’s Budget. 🎧▶️: open.spotify.com/episode/6hh…

What makes great creative work happen? Actor @larrylamb47 and director Dan Ruttley of verynice.film join Grayling’s Head of Creative Andy Garner in our latest Grayling Media Podcast episode. Listen/watch now: ▶️youtube.com/watch?v=51PXlQrB… 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/7ou…

We were delighted to host clients and friends of Grayling for an evening with Morgan McSweeney, in conversation with our UK CEO, @HSBlundell. A fascinating discussion on leadership, decision-making and the realities of Downing Street. Thanks to everyone who joined us.

What will Reach plc's strategy shift mean for PR? Our Head of Crisis, James Clothier, formerly a journalist at The Sun, shares his thoughts with @prweek on why Reach plc's new direction could put relationship-building back at the centre of journalism. prweek.co.uk/article/1965931…

Alice Newsham, Head of UK Client Services & North, spoke to @InCommsEdit in a piece about why judgement, creativity and relationships remain the real value agencies bring in the age of AI. incomms.com/article/how-has-…

We're proud to be shortlisted alongside @CDRConsultancy at the @prweekuknews Awards for our One Million More campaign with @MyPensionExpert in the Financial Services category. Congratulations to everyone involved, and look forward to the awards ceremony in October!

Our Head of North and UK Client Services, Alice Newsham, landed the front page of the @yorkshirepost Business section with her latest opinion piece. Read more here: yorkshirepost.co.uk/business…

🎉 We've been shortlisted for two #CreativeMomentAwards: 🏆 Creative Earned Agency of the Year 🏆 Creative Integrated Campaign of the Year - celebrating our work with @greeneking with our Home At Your Local campaign. A huge congratulations to everyone involved!

What will an Andy Burnham premiership mean for Wales? @misssianjones, caught up with Campaigns and Politics Director and former Welsh Labour strategist Stewart Owadally to chat devolution, intergovernmental relations, and the key watchouts for businesses operating in Wales.

We're excited to launch our dedicated Financial Services practice, led by James Terry, who joins us as Head of Financial Services and a member of our UK Board Welcome to the team, James! Read more via @prweek: prweek.co.uk/article/1962567…

We're thrilled to have won Large Consultancy of the Year at the @PRCA_Scotland DARE Awards 2026! 👏 Congratulations to our Scotland team on this well-deserved recognition for their outstanding work, dedication and commitment to their clients, education and the local community.

Andy Burnham's Makerfield gamble has paid off as he heads to Westminster with hard evidence that he can convincingly beat Reform under the Labour banner. We look at what direction the country could take if Burnham's next move leads him to Downing Street. grayling.com/news-and-views/…

Congratulations to @HSBlundell, who has been named in @MT_editorial Women in Leadership Power List 2026. Heather's leadership has helped create a business that delivers exceptional outcomes for clients, attracts outstanding talent & continues to raise the bar for our industry.

We're proud to continue our partnership with @wiwsummit. The work they're doing shines a light on the realities women face at different stages of their careers, while bringing together people who want to make workplaces better, fairer and more supportive.

🍻 “You’ve got to hold your pint, be there for kick off time…”⚽ @greeneking teamed up with football legend @officialbarnesy and dropped a brand-new rap for the Summer of Football. 📈 265m reach, 95+ pieces! The best seat in the house isn't in your house. It's the pub! 🍻