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Cardew Group is a leading independent strategic communications agency, based in London and acting for some of the largest international companies, in both public and private markets. We work with corporates operating in some of today’s most scrutinised, complex and regulated situations to communicate effectively with the global financial community, politicians, regulators, and wider stakeholders.

For more than 30 years, Cardew has delivered communications advice and today does so across media relations, transaction support, public affairs, crisis communications, and digital advice and content.

Our approach is to provide integrated, insight-and-data-driven senior level advice and counsel, coupled with hands-on support to help our clients achieve great results. Our team comprises the very best sector and practice area experts drawn from in-house, agency, media, investment, political and digital backgrounds.

In the 2025 UK Adviser Rankings, Cardew was ranked 5th by total stock market capitalisation.

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Private Markets: The Trust Test

Private markets have moved decisively from the periphery to the centre of asset management. As opportunities in public markets become harder to capture (not least given they’re shrinking) and passive investing continues to dominate flows, private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real estate offer active managers much needed and differentiated return drivers.

Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh - Hyper-scaling Minerals

Cardew Group’s Robin Walker took part in the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh this week, launching a new global challenge to hyperscale minerals production. Geo-politics, transition, security and reputation are all on the agenda as miners seek trillions for critical minerals around the world.

Rachel’s Trilemma: The Autumn Budget 2025

To a raucous House of Commons, the Chancellor delivered the pivotal Budget of this Parliament. Could the budget solve the trilemma of keeping the markets, the voters and the backbenchers happy – or would it be her last, as Kemi Badenoch immediately predicted?

‘I will do what is right, not what is popular': a tale of two speeches

‘I will do what is right, not what is popular' said Chancellor Rachel Reeves this morning in an unprecedented 'scene-setter speech’. Well, she may well be right about the second bit.

The death of the link: How the AI browser changes (almost) everything

There is always hype where AI is concerned – and the noise is always louder when it is ChatGPT and Sam Altman that are involved. Never knowingly under-sold, the pronouncements from that part of the Silicon Valley should always be viewed through narrowed eyes. This time, however…

Why Junior miners still hold the keys to future supply

Demand for critical minerals is booming & sources of supply are more important than ever but junior miners face new challenges in raising the finance to deliver.

How gaming has shaped today’s media consumption habits

“Don’t stay up all night playing video games” – a phrase that, at least since the release of the Nintendo 64 in 1996, lives long in the memory of many former teenagers as well as the not-so-distant memory of Gen Z and Alpha gamers. 2.7 billion of them to be exact.

The Year of the Cyber Attack: Why Every Business Needs a Crisis Communications Plan

Will 2025 be remembered as the year of the cyber attacks? The last few weeks have certainly been very turbulent.

Sun, speeches and snake oil: ten lessons from Labour in Liverpool

The Cardew Public Affairs team has returned from Labour Conference. From Starmer’s latest reset moment to Reform UK’s growing influence, and the shadow cast by Farage, we unpack what happened in Liverpool and what it means for Labour.

Firefighting with purpose: what can a comms professional learn from a government in chaos?

In government communications, there is no such thing as a quiet day. No matter how well prepared an administration might be, once you enter the doors of Number 10, there is very little you can do to control the beast.

Who is Zack Polanski? Could the Green Party’s new ‘Eco-Populist’ direction reshape the British left?

Chances are that the name Zack Polanski wasn’t on your political radar until this week. Perhaps it still isn’t.

Are "Super Universities" the way forward and how can their mergers be communicated?

The news that what is being called the first “Super University” is being launched in the South East of England should come as a surprise to nobody after years of headlines about the financial stresses facing Universities up and down the country.

From SEO to GEO: Why media matters in the age of AI

SEO is no longer enough. With the rise of generative AI, we’ve entered the era of Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), where AI systems shape reputation by drawing on authoritative media, clear corporate sites, and consistent messaging.

Anglo-Teck off to Canada but London’s market still sees hope for miners

A mining mega-merger amidst a commodity boom - sounds familiar? Teck Resources has turned from being the one that got away from Glencore to a partner in a “merger of equals” with Anglo American.

Burning questions: Clean Energy Policy for Autumn 2025

As Parliament returned and the Met Office confirmed 2025 as the hottest summer on record, the climate crisis is back in news headlines.

Lets try that reset again

It was Churchill who supposedly said 'never let a good crisis go to waste' - and today's resignation of the Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, after a damning report from the Standards Commissioner over her tax affairs is certainly a huge crisis.

Mamdani talks the talk and walks the walk (digitally)

Following Zohran Mamdani's surprising triumph over Andrew Cuomo in the New York Mayoral Democratic primary, Ben Plumer explores the digital tactics that helped him tip the balance.