Today Chatham House welcomed General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK, where he discussed the 4th anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The event was chaired by @simonfraser00.bsky.social and was held on the record. Watch the event➡️ bit.ly/4s9JzBS

Pharmaceuticals are no longer just a health policy issue, they are strategic assets. Flint experts explore how medicines pricing is becoming tied to trade leverage and economic security, and what this shift means for industry and policymakers in the UK and beyond. flint-global.com/blog/pharmac...

Flint Specialist Partner Andy King, former member of the OBR’s executive ‘Budget Responsibility Committee’, will be speaking at the @resolutionfoundation.org 'Where is the UK economy heading' event on Thursday. Register for a space below ⬇️

The UK’s 2025 SDR commits to NATO-first defence. However, affordability pressures, procurement delays and no published Defence Investment Plan are widening the gap between intent and capability. Flint experts examine the growing gap between ambition and capability. flint-global.com/blog/nato-fi...

With the UK set to launch its first commercial AV pilots, the government faces a complex balancing act. In Flint's latest insight, Flint experts explore what this means for businesses and how government is navigating these pressures. flint-global.com/blog/autonom...

The first edition of our Fintech Matters newsletter in 2026 is out now! Want future insights straight to your inbox? Sign up here 👉 events.flint-global.com/fintech-matt...

Building geopolitical risk into strategy earns regulatory trust and long-term strategic advantage. In this latest insight, Senior Adviser Daniel Trinder shares perspectives on the evolving role of geopolitical risk in financial services across APAC. Read the full interview here 💬 lnkd.in/ewxZYFMe

The coalition agreement of the forthcoming Dutch minority government signals a clear pro-business and pro-EU agenda. In our latest blog, Flint experts examine the business implications of the coalition agreement. flint-global.com/blog/a-pro-b...

In our latest blog, Flint experts unpack the policy environment for investors in the UK and Europe in 2026. Read the full blog ▶️https://flint-global.com/blog/the-policy-environment-for-investors-in-the-uk-and-europe-in-2026/

Watch Flint Founding Partner @simonfraser00.bsky.social reflect on the UK’s approach to President Trump’s second term at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk panel event alongside Fiona Hill and Professor Anand Menon ⬇️

“It’s sensible for the Prime Minister to be visiting China. We need a sophisticated relationship. We don’t have to agree with China but we do need to deal with China. We should be aiming for pragmatic and careful policy.” Listen to @simonfraser00.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

As global dynamics shift, the EU faces a more complex strategic landscape heading into 2026. In Flint’s latest podcast, Greenland, the US and the EU: What to expect from 2026?, our experts discuss the fallout from the Greenland crisis and its implications for EU policy. 🎙️ lnkd.in/eXHVpgrP

An insightful discussion from Flint Founding Partner @simonfraser00.bsky.social alongside Fiona Hill and @anandmenon.bsky.social discussing the implications of Trump's Presidency on global politics. Watch below ⬇️

“The threat from President Trump is quite astonishing against European allies and is difficult to respond to… It would be dangerous if we were to come out further separated from European NATO allies" @simonfraser00.bsky.social discussing the escalating US tariffs threats. bit.ly/4a1HVvz

The rapid global response to Grok shows how quickly tech regulation can spread across borders. Within days, governments worldwide were taking action. In our latest blog, Flint Global’s experts explore what this means for global tech businesses. Read more ➡️ flint-global.com/blog/what-gr...

“During that period he played a huge role in managing the Whitehall foreign and security policy response to rolling crises...he was a pivotal player." @simonfraser00.bsky.social on the newly appointed British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Christian Turner. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Warmest congratulations to our newly promoted Partners, Virginia Sentance, François-Joseph Schichan and Ewan Lusty! A well-deserved recognition for their key role in delivering brilliant work with our clients at Flint Global. 🎉

“The US seems to want to run Venezuela by remote control… If you move to a world where great powers carve up the world between them in spheres of influence, for the rest of us that is a very dangerous situation to get into.” Flint Founder @simonfraser00.bsky.social on Sky News.

Is a new Parliamentary majority reshaping the European Green Deal? Flint experts unpack what recent votes mean for businesses and the mandate ahead. 🔗 flint-global.com/blog/is-a-ne...

The Trump tariff shock: What next? 2025 changed global trade. What happens now? Flint experts Kathryn Watson, Sam Lowe & William Haworth explain what’s coming in 2026. 👉 flint-global.com/blog/the-tru...

The “Washington Effect”? The impact of US financial services and economic policy on Europe Our joint blog with Highland Global Advisors explores how shifts in Washington are shaping EU and UK regulatory thinking. flint-global.com/blog/flint-a...

After mapping 850+ members of Climate Crew's Sydney chapter, Flint Partner Matthew Chan was identified amongst one of the four essential roles needed to bring clarity to Australia’s complex transition - a strategist offering clarity and direction. Visit flint-global.com

We’re delighted to welcome Beth Sizeland as a Partner at Flint! She joins us with deep national security experience, including roles as UK Deputy National Security Adviser and JIO attaché in DC. Join us in welcoming Beth!

Specialist Partner Andy King, who joined Flint from the executive committee of the Office for Budget Responsibility, interviewed by City AM on the challenges Rachel Reeves will face in the Budget. www.cityam.com/ex-obr-chief...

“India has been one of those markets that’s been very conducive from an operational, regulatory and commercial perspective when it comes to AI." Flint Senior Adviser Amlan Mohanty quoted by Tech Policy Press for his comments on India's AI governance. www.techpolicy.press/why-are-ai-g...

We’re delighted to welcome Charlie Humphreys as a London-based Director! Charlie joins us from Asia House, bringing deep expertise in geopolitics, policy and international markets. Thrilled to have him on board - welcome, Charlie! flint-global.com/team-members...

What’s the “Washington Effect”? Join our webinar on how US financial and economic policy is reshaping Europe’s financial landscape. With insights from Michael Pedroni (Highland Global Advisors), David Wright & Becky Young (Flint Global). 🔗https://events.flint-global.com/flint-webinar

As we mark a decade of Flint Global across our offices in Europe and APAC, we’re celebrating our teams and clients who’ve been part of our story over the past ten years. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of the journey so far – here’s to the next 10 🎉!

Flint Director James Hedgeland joined a panel at the New Statesman’s Future of Healthcare Conference to discuss how R&D can drive innovation, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen the UK’s life sciences ecosystem. An insightful day on the future of healthcare.

Delighted to welcome Alexander Lopez as a consultant to the GMIA team! Prior to joining Flint, he worked at the GIIA, where he developed policy positions and engagement strategies to strengthen the investment environment for private capital in infrastructure. Welcome Alex!

Founding Partner @simonfraser00.bsky.social, who worked for seven years on trade in the European Commission and later headed the UK Business Department, considers the geopolitical challenges to British trade policy in his latest blog, 'How will UK trade survive global upheaval?' lnkd.in/eG-siSct

We are delighted to welcome Tim Montgomerie as a Senior Adviser! With experience spanning the Bank of England, The Times, and founding UnHerd & ConservativeHome, Tim brings unique expertise in politics and media. Join us in welcoming Tim!

With the Autumn Budget approaching, the UK’s property tax system is back in focus — and calls for a simpler, fairer approach are growing louder. Our tax and fiscal policy experts unpack more in our latest blog flint-global.com/blog/weak-fo...

The UK’s new Data (Use and Access) Act gives Government power to launch Smart Data schemes to open up access and boost competition. But questions remain over how it’ll work in practice. Flint experts unpack the risks and opportunities ⬇️ flint-global.com/blog/from-op...

Delighted to welcome Tom Wickstead as a London-based Director! Tom brings over a decade of experience in Treasury and OBR roles, leading economic analysis through the pandemic, energy crisis and mini-Budget. Welcome to the team, Tom!

We’re delighted to welcome Yih-Choung Teh as a Partner in our London office! He joins us from Ofcom, where he was Group Director, Strategy and Research, bringing deep expertise across policy, regulation and competition in telecoms, media, post and online services.

Flint Partner and trade expert Sam Lowe quoted in The Economist on the UK’s role in an increasingly unstable post-Brexit world. With global trade tensions rising and questions growing around Britain’s international influence, Sam’s insights come at a pivotal time.

Flint Partner and trade expert Sam Lowe quoted in The Economist on the UK’s role in an increasingly unstable post-Brexit world. With global trade tensions rising and questions growing around Britain’s international influence, Sam’s insights come at a pivotal time. www.economist.com/britain/2025...

It is tempting to hope that after a period of intense geopolitical and trade turbulence, the dust is finally settling. But this would be a dangerous assumption to make. In our latest blog, our trade and geopolitical experts, explore the global trade landscape. flint-global.com/blog/why-tra...

We are pleased to share that Flint Founding Partner Simon Fraser will be a keynote speaker at the hashtag#TRAForum2025 on 8 October. Drawing on his extensive experience in policy and trade, Simon will explore how global geopolitical shifts are reshaping the trade landscape.

We are delighted to be joining Emerging Payments Association Asia as a Member! We look forward to working with EPAA to shape the future of payments in the Asia-Pacific region

A lively roundtable in Singapore yesterday where the Flint team hosted leaders from tech, media & finance. Flint’s Digital Dialogue explored how geopolitics & trade tensions are reshaping AI policy in Asia-Pacific and Europe. A great session with thoughtful discussion.

Can the UK deliver a clean power system by 2030? The next 6 months will be critical. In our latest blog Flint experts Rebecca Barnett and Victoria Low unpack the risks and opportunities. Read the full blog here 👇 flint-global.com/blog/crunch-...

Flint Director Virginia Sentance joined an IPPR & National Grid panel at #LabourConference to discuss how business is responding to the government’s Industrial Strategy, and why delivery must now move forward.

Flint experts are in Liverpool this week, contributing to big conversations shaping Labour’s policy agenda. Flint's CEO James Purnell, former Secretary of State for Work & Pensions, spoke at #LabourConference on how pensions can fuel Britain’s infrastructure, industry & growth.

Flint’s Virginia Sentance chairs a panel with LCEF and OVO discussing the political imperative to bring down costs for consumers as we progress towards the clean power 2030 target.

“There is a purpose behind the state visit, to engage with Donald Trump and gain leverage to deal with his unpredictable behaviours internationally… If you look at Ukraine, you can see Starmer’s already had some success.” - Founding Partner Simon Fraser on BBCR4Today. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

We are delighted to announce that Claudine Ripert-Landler is joining Flint as a Senior Adviser! Former adviser to President Hollande, Claudine brings a wealth of experience in French & European policy, politics and diplomacy. Welcome Claudine!

Are climate action, ESG and sustainable finance really “dead” in financial services? Flint expert Matthew Chan shares his perspective from APAC on where the conversation is headed. 🔗 Read our full blog for a deeper dive flint-global.com/blog/is-clim...

Facing shifting geopolitics and regulation, APAC is shaping its own path. For global business, success means being agile, engaging key networks, and embracing this divergence. Learn more ➡️https://flint-global.com/blog/navigating-the-uncertainty-developments-and-risks-impacting-the-apac-region/