News & Insights  |  Posted March 16, 2023

Could the new AUKUS deal help the UK finally unlock some post Brexit benefits?

As the UK hails the benefits of the AUKUS security deal, Director Arron Gatley looks at whether it might also create economic opportunities for the UK in the post Brexit world.

As the UK hails the benefits of the AUKUS security deal, Director Arron Gatley looks at whether it might also create economic opportunities for the UK in the post Brexit world.

News & Insights  |  Posted February 15, 2023

The last days of a second First Minister

On a day when one of UK’s most high profile party leaders steps down, John Penman looks at whether Nicola Sturgeon’s long reign as First Minister ends in success or failure.

On a day when one of UK’s most high profile party leaders steps down, John Penman looks at whether Nicola Sturgeon’s long reign as First Minister ends in success or failure.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

News & Insights  |  Posted November 23, 2022

Stop! In the name of Gove before you break us up

As the Supreme Court hands down a decision that determines the Scottish Parliament does not have a right to hold an independence referendum, John Penman looks at what this means for the First Minister and whether the Union of nations that makes up the UK can ever again be described as voluntary.

As the Supreme Court hands down a decision that determines the Scottish Parliament does not have a right to hold an independence referendum, John Penman looks at what this means for the First Minister and whether the Union of nations that makes up the UK can ever again be described as voluntary.

Scotsman front page. Indyref dreams squashed.

News & Insights  |  Posted November 4, 2022

Saving money by ditching transport commitments to the north of England would be a false economy

Calling on recent experiences, Partner John Penman discusses the importance of improved rail provision and connectivity to the UK economy, in particular looking through the lenses of Levelling Up and Net Zero.

Calling on recent experiences, Partner John Penman discusses the importance of improved rail provision and connectivity to the UK economy, in particular looking through the lenses of Levelling Up and Net Zero.

Transpennine Express Train

News & Insights  |  Posted September 7, 2022

Bye bye Boris…or is it? How hard is it for former Prime Ministers to let go?

As Boris Johnson departs No.10 for the last time, 56° North intern Eddie Nicholls ponders whether he is really gone from politics for good and how hard it is for some former leaders to avoid becoming a back seat driver.

As Boris Johnson departs No.10 for the last time, 56° North intern Eddie Nicholls ponders whether he is really gone from politics for good and how hard it is for some former leaders to avoid becoming a back seat driver.

News & Insights  |  Posted July 12, 2022

56° North announces new senior hires in public affairs and strategic communications

56° North is boosting its team with six new hires, including three new Directors, as it expands its presence across the UK.

56° North is boosting its team with six new hires, including three new Directors, as it expands its presence across the UK.

News & Insights  |  Posted June 29, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon plots a path to a 2023 referendum

The First Minister told the Scottish Parliament of her plans to bring about another referendum on whether Scotland should be independent, with a proposed date of 19 October 2023.

The First Minister told the Scottish Parliament of her plans to bring about another referendum on whether Scotland should be independent, with a proposed date of 19 October 2023.