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Britain plans major defence spending increases — but where’s the public debate?
Karin von Hippel argues it’s time to explain why it matters and what’s at stake.
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Karin von Hippel argues it’s time to explain why it matters and what’s at stake.
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Britain’s Defence Debate - Missing In Action | Arden Strategies
Britain faces rising threats but little debate on defence spending. Karin von Hippel argues Starmer must make a stronger public case for defence investment.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Britain plans major defence spending increases — but where’s the public debate?
Karin von Hippel argues it’s time to explain why it matters and what’s at stake.
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Karin von Hippel argues it’s time to explain why it matters and what’s at stake.
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Rachel Reeves is reframing Brexit ahead of the Autumn Budget, citing its impact on trade, inflation & fiscal constraints.
What does this mean for Labour’s economic narrative & UK-EU relations?
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What does this mean for Labour’s economic narrative & UK-EU relations?
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Why Reeves is Talking Brexit | Arden Strategies
Rachel Reeves is reframing Brexit as a fiscal constraint, shaping Labour’s Autumn Budget narrative and hinting at pragmatic UK-EU re-engagement.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Rachel Reeves is reframing Brexit ahead of the Autumn Budget, citing its impact on trade, inflation & fiscal constraints.
What does this mean for Labour’s economic narrative & UK-EU relations?
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What does this mean for Labour’s economic narrative & UK-EU relations?
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Reshuffles are more than political theatre - they shape how governments function.
In our latest blog @glasgowmurphy.bsky.social combines personal experience and 45 years of data to explain why Starmer’s reshuffle didn’t happen last week, and when it might.
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In our latest blog @glasgowmurphy.bsky.social combines personal experience and 45 years of data to explain why Starmer’s reshuffle didn’t happen last week, and when it might.
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The Reshuffle Should Have Been Last Week | Arden Strategies
Why Starmer’s reshuffle didn’t happen last week - data, trends, and insider reflections from Rt Hon. Jim Murphy
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August 21, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Reshuffles are more than political theatre - they shape how governments function.
In our latest blog @glasgowmurphy.bsky.social combines personal experience and 45 years of data to explain why Starmer’s reshuffle didn’t happen last week, and when it might.
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In our latest blog @glasgowmurphy.bsky.social combines personal experience and 45 years of data to explain why Starmer’s reshuffle didn’t happen last week, and when it might.
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With 90,000 cyber attacks on the MoD in 2 years, the keyboard is now a weapon of war. Cyber resilience isn’t optional - it’s national defence, and the UK must evolve its strategy to stay ahead.
🔐 We explore how resilience starts with reform.
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🔐 We explore how resilience starts with reform.
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Outpacing The Threat: Future-Proofing UK Cyber Strategy | Arden Strategies
Explore how the UK is future-proofing its cyber strategy to counter rising AI-driven threats and safeguard national security and digital resilience.
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August 13, 2025 at 11:51 AM
With 90,000 cyber attacks on the MoD in 2 years, the keyboard is now a weapon of war. Cyber resilience isn’t optional - it’s national defence, and the UK must evolve its strategy to stay ahead.
🔐 We explore how resilience starts with reform.
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🔐 We explore how resilience starts with reform.
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What’s really driving voters to Reform UK? Our poll shows it’s not just protest - it’s performance.
Over half say they could return to Labour if it focused on a “bills and blue lights” strategy to repair the NHS and deal with the cost of living.
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Over half say they could return to Labour if it focused on a “bills and blue lights” strategy to repair the NHS and deal with the cost of living.
More in our blog ardenstrategies.com/what-is-driv...
What is Driving the Reform UK Surge? | Arden Strategies
Explore the key issues driving the rise of Reform UK, including NHS reforms and the cost of living, based on a comprehensive poll by Arden Strategies
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July 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
What’s really driving voters to Reform UK? Our poll shows it’s not just protest - it’s performance.
Over half say they could return to Labour if it focused on a “bills and blue lights” strategy to repair the NHS and deal with the cost of living.
More in our blog ardenstrategies.com/what-is-driv...
Over half say they could return to Labour if it focused on a “bills and blue lights” strategy to repair the NHS and deal with the cost of living.
More in our blog ardenstrategies.com/what-is-driv...
With sluggish GDP and tight fiscal space, Labour is going all in on the City. Rachel Reeves’s Mansion House speech signals bold reforms: deregulation, investment incentives, and public shareholding. Can the “Leeds Reforms” spark UK growth?
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Rachel Reeves’s City Big Bang | Arden Strategies
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the wide ranging reforms to financial regulation to boost UK investment. Will her “Leeds Reforms” revive the economy?
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July 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
With sluggish GDP and tight fiscal space, Labour is going all in on the City. Rachel Reeves’s Mansion House speech signals bold reforms: deregulation, investment incentives, and public shareholding. Can the “Leeds Reforms” spark UK growth?
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The Treasury’s £725bn 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy signals a major shift for UK business—renewed focus on delivery, investment, and PPPs.
What does it mean for your organisation? Read our latest blog for insight.
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What does it mean for your organisation? Read our latest blog for insight.
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June 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The Treasury’s £725bn 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy signals a major shift for UK business—renewed focus on delivery, investment, and PPPs.
What does it mean for your organisation? Read our latest blog for insight.
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What does it mean for your organisation? Read our latest blog for insight.
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Rachel Reeves’ first Spending Review will define Labour’s fiscal direction. With tight budgets and high expectations, five key themes are worth watching. Read more.
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June 5, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Rachel Reeves’ first Spending Review will define Labour’s fiscal direction. With tight budgets and high expectations, five key themes are worth watching. Read more.
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Reform UK has pledged to scrap the two-child cap and restore pensioner payments, it’s a bold pitch to working families - at a steep cost. Can it hold up under scrutiny?
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June 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Reform UK has pledged to scrap the two-child cap and restore pensioner payments, it’s a bold pitch to working families - at a steep cost. Can it hold up under scrutiny?
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The Strategic Defence Review redefines UK security, with a focus on resilience, innovation, and readiness across every sector.
Our latest blog explores what this means for government, industry, and society.
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Our latest blog explores what this means for government, industry, and society.
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Making Britain Safer Strategic Defence Review | Arden Strategies
The Government has at last published its Strategic Defence Review. It reveals a transformation in mindset across government as attention now turns to delivery.
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June 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The Strategic Defence Review redefines UK security, with a focus on resilience, innovation, and readiness across every sector.
Our latest blog explores what this means for government, industry, and society.
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Our latest blog explores what this means for government, industry, and society.
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In a time of accelerating global threats and shifting alliances, the UK’s Strategic Defence Review must do more than assess - it must act.
Our Founder and Executive Chair @glasgowmurphy.bsky.social highlights the urgency of institutionalising speed in defence planning, procurement, and innovation.
Our Founder and Executive Chair @glasgowmurphy.bsky.social highlights the urgency of institutionalising speed in defence planning, procurement, and innovation.
The Strategic Defence Review – has taken longer than many anticipated. Now it must inject pace into the entire UK defence establishment.
After all, Russia is producing roughly one battle tank and 2,000 shells every working hour, and many are being placed into a strategic reserve.
After all, Russia is producing roughly one battle tank and 2,000 shells every working hour, and many are being placed into a strategic reserve.
June 2, 2025 at 8:07 AM
In a time of accelerating global threats and shifting alliances, the UK’s Strategic Defence Review must do more than assess - it must act.
Our Founder and Executive Chair @glasgowmurphy.bsky.social highlights the urgency of institutionalising speed in defence planning, procurement, and innovation.
Our Founder and Executive Chair @glasgowmurphy.bsky.social highlights the urgency of institutionalising speed in defence planning, procurement, and innovation.
Rachel Reeves is under scrutiny in the run-up to the Spending Review. With mounting pressure from within her party and facing a shifting political landscape, can she reverse controversial welfare policies without breaching fiscal rules?
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Reeves’ Fiscal Rules vs Starmer’s Policy Asks | Arden Strategies
Rachel Reeves faces pressure to reverse welfare policies without breaching fiscal rules, balancing compassion with caution amid a shifting political landscape.
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May 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Rachel Reeves is under scrutiny in the run-up to the Spending Review. With mounting pressure from within her party and facing a shifting political landscape, can she reverse controversial welfare policies without breaching fiscal rules?
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Dr Karin von Hippel, Chair of Arden's Defence & Security Practice, on Times Radio this morning explaining why the UK needs to better anticipate hybrid attacks on our vital infrastructure ⬇️
May 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Dr Karin von Hippel, Chair of Arden's Defence & Security Practice, on Times Radio this morning explaining why the UK needs to better anticipate hybrid attacks on our vital infrastructure ⬇️
Yesterday's EU–UK "reset deal" is the most significant shift in relations since Brexit. It aims to ease trade frictions and foster energy collaboration, and represents a response to global instability.
Explore the government’s pragmatic pivot.
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Explore the government’s pragmatic pivot.
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The EU–UK Reset Deal | Arden Strategies
Explore the landmark EU–UK reset deal, aimed at easing trade, deepening defence cooperation, and fostering energy collaboration between the UK and EU.
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May 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Yesterday's EU–UK "reset deal" is the most significant shift in relations since Brexit. It aims to ease trade frictions and foster energy collaboration, and represents a response to global instability.
Explore the government’s pragmatic pivot.
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Explore the government’s pragmatic pivot.
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The 2025 Spending Review, less than a month away, comes at a pivotal moment for the economy. While today's ONS figures show higher than expected growth in Q1, the Chancellor faces a balancing act to satisfy the financial markets and the Labour benches.
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Countdown to the Spending Review: What to Expect in the Final Month | Arden Strategies
With low growth and a cooling labour market, the 2025 Spending Review is due at a critical time for the economy. Discover what to expect in the final month.
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May 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The 2025 Spending Review, less than a month away, comes at a pivotal moment for the economy. While today's ONS figures show higher than expected growth in Q1, the Chancellor faces a balancing act to satisfy the financial markets and the Labour benches.
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This week marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the UK's border policy with the release of the Government's immigration white paper.
We delve into the new plans, highlighting higher skills thresholds, economic growth, and the implications for businesses.
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We delve into the new plans, highlighting higher skills thresholds, economic growth, and the implications for businesses.
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Higher Skills, Lower Numbers: The Government’s Immigration Control Plans | Arden Strategies
This week has seen a significant moment in the evolution of the UK's border policy with the release of the Government's Restoring Control Over the Immigration System white paper. Ministers identified…
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May 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
This week marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the UK's border policy with the release of the Government's immigration white paper.
We delve into the new plans, highlighting higher skills thresholds, economic growth, and the implications for businesses.
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We delve into the new plans, highlighting higher skills thresholds, economic growth, and the implications for businesses.
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England’s political landscape went through a seismic shift in last week’s local elections, sending shockwaves through the political establishment.
In our latest blog, we examine what the results mean for both Labour and the Conservatives.
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In our latest blog, we examine what the results mean for both Labour and the Conservatives.
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2025 Local Elections: A Seismic Shift | Arden Strategies
Last week’s local elections sent shockwaves through the political establishment. Explore the new political landscape and uncover the major takeaways.
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May 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
England’s political landscape went through a seismic shift in last week’s local elections, sending shockwaves through the political establishment.
In our latest blog, we examine what the results mean for both Labour and the Conservatives.
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In our latest blog, we examine what the results mean for both Labour and the Conservatives.
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As geopolitical disruptions continue, the Strategic Defence Review is set to redefine the UK's defence posture.
Discover how a NATO-first approach, collaboration with allies, and future defence spending will shape our security landscape.
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Discover how a NATO-first approach, collaboration with allies, and future defence spending will shape our security landscape.
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The Strategic Defence Review | Arden Strategies
Explore six key aspects of the UK's Strategic Defence Review, addressing NATO-first posture, collaboration, personnel, equipment, and future defence spending.
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April 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
As geopolitical disruptions continue, the Strategic Defence Review is set to redefine the UK's defence posture.
Discover how a NATO-first approach, collaboration with allies, and future defence spending will shape our security landscape.
ardenstrategies.com/six-things-t...
Discover how a NATO-first approach, collaboration with allies, and future defence spending will shape our security landscape.
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Take a look at how this Thursday's local election results will provide an early indication of how the electorate is responding to the new political landscape, and what they might signpost for the future.
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Local Elections Preview | Arden Strategies
Explore the key issues and political shifts ahead of the 2025 local elections, including council seat contests, mayoral elections, and the rise of Reform UK.
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April 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Take a look at how this Thursday's local election results will provide an early indication of how the electorate is responding to the new political landscape, and what they might signpost for the future.
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Trump’s assault on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the US has led to an evolving debate on the issue on both sides of the Atlantic.
Our Managing Director of Social Value explores how companies can balance commitment to inclusion across borders.
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Our Managing Director of Social Value explores how companies can balance commitment to inclusion across borders.
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Navigating DEI in the UK and US | Arden Strategies
Explore the evolving debate on DEI in the US and UK, with insights into companies' policies and the impact of legal frameworks on diversity initiatives.
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April 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Trump’s assault on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the US has led to an evolving debate on the issue on both sides of the Atlantic.
Our Managing Director of Social Value explores how companies can balance commitment to inclusion across borders.
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Our Managing Director of Social Value explores how companies can balance commitment to inclusion across borders.
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Chair of Arden's Defence and Security Practice, Karin von Hippel, spoke to Times Radio on Saturday about Donald Trump's threat to pull the US out of Ukraine's peace process if there was no progress.
April 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Chair of Arden's Defence and Security Practice, Karin von Hippel, spoke to Times Radio on Saturday about Donald Trump's threat to pull the US out of Ukraine's peace process if there was no progress.
We are delighted to announce that Ruth McAllister has joined Arden as our new CEO.
Ruth’s leadership, communication, and corporate advisory experience will be vital as we continue to grow our public affairs and strategic communications offer. We're thrilled to have her on board!
Ruth’s leadership, communication, and corporate advisory experience will be vital as we continue to grow our public affairs and strategic communications offer. We're thrilled to have her on board!
April 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We are delighted to announce that Ruth McAllister has joined Arden as our new CEO.
Ruth’s leadership, communication, and corporate advisory experience will be vital as we continue to grow our public affairs and strategic communications offer. We're thrilled to have her on board!
Ruth’s leadership, communication, and corporate advisory experience will be vital as we continue to grow our public affairs and strategic communications offer. We're thrilled to have her on board!
New measures to support the UK defence industry have cemented defence as a top government priority. Yet they represent a modest first step towards their ambitions.
We examine the external events and political challenges impacting the government’s plans.
We examine the external events and political challenges impacting the government’s plans.
Defence In The Spotlight | Arden Strategies
The measures to support the UK defence industry in the Spring Statement cemented defence as a government priority, yet rhetoric is not yet matched by resources.
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April 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
New measures to support the UK defence industry have cemented defence as a top government priority. Yet they represent a modest first step towards their ambitions.
We examine the external events and political challenges impacting the government’s plans.
We examine the external events and political challenges impacting the government’s plans.
Introducing our new Defence and Security practice!
Chaired by Dr Karin von Hippel, who previously led RUSI, our new practice will support clients to navigate the UK’s rapidly evolving security landscape.
Find out more at ardenstrategies.com/services/defence-and-security/
Chaired by Dr Karin von Hippel, who previously led RUSI, our new practice will support clients to navigate the UK’s rapidly evolving security landscape.
Find out more at ardenstrategies.com/services/defence-and-security/
April 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Introducing our new Defence and Security practice!
Chaired by Dr Karin von Hippel, who previously led RUSI, our new practice will support clients to navigate the UK’s rapidly evolving security landscape.
Find out more at ardenstrategies.com/services/defence-and-security/
Chaired by Dr Karin von Hippel, who previously led RUSI, our new practice will support clients to navigate the UK’s rapidly evolving security landscape.
Find out more at ardenstrategies.com/services/defence-and-security/
Westminster insiders are questioning how Rachel Reeves can deliver her planned Civil Service cuts while ministers simultaneously create new bodies like GB Energy and Great British Railways.
Can the government find cuts without affecting frontline services?
Can the government find cuts without affecting frontline services?
Rachel Reeves’ Strategy to Cut Civil Service Costs | Arden Strategies
Can Rachel Reeves deliver sweeping Civil Service cuts while ministers create new bodies like GB Energy without affecting frontline services?
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March 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Westminster insiders are questioning how Rachel Reeves can deliver her planned Civil Service cuts while ministers simultaneously create new bodies like GB Energy and Great British Railways.
Can the government find cuts without affecting frontline services?
Can the government find cuts without affecting frontline services?