What people really think about data centres.

Data centres are moving from the margins to the mainstream, powering the AI revolution and reshaping how the UK thinks about infrastructure, policy and sovereignty. Our latest polling report explores what the public think of them, and what drives support for and opposition to new data centres.

February 2026

Green gains: Why eco-populism is reshaping political risk in 2026.

As the Greens pick up seats in Westminster, their rise is no longer a fringe story. It’s a signal of a more fragmented, volatile left, and a new kind of political risk for organisations operating in the UK. Eco‑populism is reshaping debates on growth, fairness and who the system really serves.

Starmer’s tightrope.

A shock Green victory in Gorton and Denton is more than a by‑election upset. It’s a warning sign for a Labour Government caught between a fragmenting electorate and growing pressure from both left and right.

What’s shaping the tech conversation in 2026?

The tech conversation in 2026 is shifting, fast. AI is still centre stage, but the era of hype is giving way to harder questions about value, trust and delivery. Leaders are no longer asking what’s possible, but what actually works.

Feelings not funnels.

For years, customer experience has been engineered for efficiency: Funnels, optimisation and data that measured clicks, not care. But the organisations pulling ahead aren’t refining processes, they’re designing for something far more powerful. Feeling.

The importance of conversation.

Great communications start with conversation. The kind that brings people together, challenges assumptions and opens minds. At Cavendish, we don’t just create conversations for clients, we live them ourselves.

Winning, it’s what we do best.

Awards season is in full swing, and once again, Cavendish is setting the pace. From being named Large Consultancy of the Year for the second year running to top‑tier shortlists and global recognition, the momentum speaks for itself.

Build, baby, build? The next chapter in UK housing delivery.

Join us at our breakfast briefing to discuss the next chapter in UK housing delivery with speakers Chris Curtis MP, Rebecca Warren (Pinsent Masons) and Kathryn Ventham (Twenty5 Planning).

We will discuss the political momentum shaping 2026 and the opportunities it creates, alongside the structural barriers that must be dismantled to deliver meaningful growth ahead of the next General Election.

When: Thursday 5th March, 8.30-11am
Where: Old Queen Street Café, Westminster

Breakfast and tea/coffee provided.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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