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Nuclear Industry Association's PA head joins ambitious Irish energy firm
The Nuclear Industry Association’s (NIA) public affairs supremo is leaving the lobby group after seven years for a new job in the energy sector.
Ex-Timms special adviser lands top Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales role
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) has completed its search for a new head of public affairs, having recruited a former special adviser to ex-Labour financial secretary Stephen Timms.
DLA's Awford to depart after almost 11 years for Europe V-P role with Genworth
Suzy Awford is leaving DLA Piper Global Government Relations (GGR) after almost 11 years to become vice-president of government relations across Europe for US-headquartered insurance giant Genworth.
First 'tweet-up' for lobbyists in Westminster to be held on Weds 8 September
Public Affairs News is organising the first networking event for those in the Westminster lobbying and political sphere who have embraced the micro-messaging service Twitter.
November 2011: target date for statutory lobbyist register revealed
The Cabinet Office is aiming to introduce legislation for Westminster’s statutory register of lobbyists in November 2011.
Ex-Credit Suisse man takes new global job in RBS Group's investment banking arm
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Group, which is 84 per cent owned by the British government, has hired Bill Eldridge to the newly created role of global head of regulatory developments for its investment banking division.
Tory MP criticises lobbyists over use of EDMs
A proposal to ‘reform or abolish’ early day motions (EDMs) has met with a mixed response from the public affairs industry.
Cable & Wireless Worldwide begins search for public affairs support
Recently demerged telecoms company Cable & Wireless Worldwide is on the hunt for an agency to create and implement lobbying campaigns.
Toby Nicol departs Findus Group corporate affairs role after less than eight months
Findus Group’s first director of corporate affairs, Toby Nicol, has left less than eight months after being appointed to what was a newly created role.
Scottish & Southern's Peacock moves to top Ofgem gov't affairs role
Electricity regulator Ofgem has recruited Sam Peacock as head of government affairs.
