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Meetings with ministers

85

In the last 12 months

26

Different ministers

39

Lobbying firms used

3

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
25 June 2026Sonny LeongDBTPanel to discuss the 2030 Prosperity Alliance.
24 June 2026Blair McDougallDBTCouncil meeting to discuss the government’s commitment to the mid-market agenda
23 June 2026Jason StockwoodDBTTo discuss a new proposed investment forum and opportunities to strengthen place-based investment through improved project readiness, public-private partnership, investor commitments and better alignment across government
16 June 2026Martin McCluskeyDESNZRoundtable with lenders to discuss stimulating demand
3 June 2026Natalie FleetHome OfficeTo discuss the Government�s priorities in relation to economic abuse
20 May 2026Martin McCluskeyDESNZStanding steering group meeting
13 May 2026Peter KyleDBTAttending a Business Council of the British Chambers of Commerce to discuss the UK's business environment and HMG growth priorities
10 March 2026James FrithCabinet OfficeRoundtable meeting with banks and financial services to discuss digital ID consultation launch
5 March 2026Blair McDougallDBTRoundtable with local Bournemouth businesses to discuss the work the government is doing to support businesses
11 February 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss the UK and Swedish investment environment through UK-Sweden Business Forum
4 February 2026Baroness MerronDHSCto discuss suicide prevention and the role of financial services
26 January 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss an £11bn lending package from five high street banks to support UK exporters.
21 January 2026Blair McDougallDBTRoundtable to discuss collaboration between the Post Office and the banking sector in regards to the provision of cash and banking services
21 January 2026Minister WhiteDESNZRoundtable to discuss the emerging landscape of Net Zero Investment
20 January 2026Minister WhiteDESNZTo discuss clean energy and transition finance
17 December 2025Pat McFaddenDWPMet as part of a roundtable on growth and skills
10 December 2025Darren JonesCabinet OfficeTo discuss the Digital ID consultation and programme
10 December 2025Josh SimonsCabinet OfficeTo discuss digital ID and the banking sector.
8 December 2025Kanishka NarayanDSITRoundtable with tech firms to understand their views of Competition & Markets Authority engagement
8 December 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss the Digital Markets, Consumers and Competition Act and the digital markets regime
2 December 2025Lucy RigbyHMTTo discuss the appointment of a Financial Services AI Champion
28 November 2025Lucy RigbyHMTTo discuss the Autumn Budget
12 November 2025Sir Keir StarmerPrime MinisterInformal meeting with British Business leaders to discuss the economy, the UK business environment and the Government’s delivery agenda
12 November 2025Blair McDougallDBTTo discuss how NatWest can support the implementation of the Small Business Plan
5 November 2025Lucy RigbyHMTTo discuss the financial services skills compact
27 October 2025James MurrayHMTMeeting to discuss growth and infrastructure
9 October 2025Peter KyleDBTTo discuss business opportunities in India
9 October 2025Peter KyleDBTTo discuss business opportunities in India
8 October 2025Peter KyleDBTTo discuss UK business opportunities in Maharashtra linked to the India FTA. Joined by the Secretary of State for Scotland.
7 October 2025Lucy RigbyHMTRoundtable to discuss start-ups, investment, and growth
19 September 2025Lucy RigbyHMTIntroductory call to discuss financial services priorities
10 September 2025Lucy RigbyHMTRoundtable to discuss mortgages policy
4 September 2025Gareth ThomasDBTMeeting discuss businesses' commitment to the Disability Finance Code for Entrepreneurship.
4 September 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss evidence around and support for mid-market corporations.
13 August 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on the Warm Homes Plan
15 July 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable to launch 'Leeds Reforms' as part of the Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy
15 July 2025Emma ReynoldsHMTRoundtable to launch 'Leeds Reforms' as part of the Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy
15 July 2025Gareth ThomasDBTMeeting to discuss personal gurantees
14 July 2025Justin MaddersDBTPanel discussion hosted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and Prospect to discuss the Government's role in ensuring key labour market institutions can support employers and trade unions in adapting to the measures introduced by the Government's plan to Make Work Pay
10 July 2025Emma ReynoldsHMTCommunity Development Financial Institutions roundtable
2 July 2025Emma ReynoldsHMTTo discuss the Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy
25 June 2025Gareth ThomasDBTTo discuss women’s entrepreneurship
17 June 2025Emma ReynoldsHMTMeeting of the Scottish-London Financial Forum to discuss the upcoming Financial Services Growth & Competitiveness Strategy
12 June 2025Steve ReedDefraRoundtable to discuss private sector investment in nature recovery
12 June 2025Mary CreaghDefraA roundtable to discuss how the government can encourage business investment in nature
19 May 2025Emma ReynoldsHMTMeeting of the Transition Finance Council to discuss transition finance
15 May 2025Emma ReynoldsHMTMeeting to discuss savings policy
7 May 2025Emma ReynoldsHMTMeeting to discuss regulatory reform
6 May 2025Gareth ThomasDBTTo discuss barriers to both the demand and supply of debt finance
29 April 2025Alex NorrisMHCLGTo discuss mortgage lenders data
24 April 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZRoundtable discussion on green finance and delivery of the Warm Homes Plan
7 April 2025Torsten BellDWPTo discuss Growth and Pensions Investment in the UK
31 March 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeRoundtable with European industry to understand where the biggest barriers to trade with the UK lie.
27 March 2025Emma ReynoldsHMTMeeting to discuss the Spring Statement and other priorities for the UK financial services sector
18 March 2025Gareth ThomasDBTTo discuss the Invest in Women Taskforce’s Ecosystem Working Group priorities and next steps
10 March 2025Bridget PhillipsonDfETo engage senior business leaders to understand the highest priority flexibilities for businesses for the Growth and Skills Levy
10 March 2025Sarah JonesDESNZDiscussed skills priorities for the upcoming Industrial Strategy
25 February 2025James MurrayHMTTo discuss digitalisation of customer services.
24 February 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Financial Investors Roundtable to discuss investment to support the government's Clean Energy Mission and net zero
12 February 2025Emma ReynoldsHMTRoundtable with UK Retail Banks to discuss the Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy
5 February 2025Rachel ReevesHMTMeeting to discuss Financial Services and economic growth opportunities.
30 January 2025Andrew WesternDWPMeeting with Banks as part of ongoing engagement on the measures in the forthcoming Public Authorities Fraud, Error and Recovery Bill
30 January 2025Georgia GouldCabinet OfficeEngagement roundtable meeting, hosted by the Department for Work & Pensions, with financial services to discuss measures within the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error & Recovery) Bill.
30 January 2025Maeve SherlockDWPMeeting with Financial Services to discuss the Fraud, Error and Debt Bill
21 January 2025Patrick VallanceDSITTo discuss government and wider support for company growth.
20 January 2025Emma ReynoldsHMTDebt Management Office Annual Consultation meeting.
15 January 2025Poppy GustafssonDBTTo discuss the investor and business environment in the UK
5 December 2024Gareth ThomasDBTTo discuss how to improve access to finance for businesses led by female entrepreneurs
4 November 2024James MurrayHMTTo discuss best practice on digital transformation
24 October 2024Emma ReynoldsDWPTo discuss consultation response on the Pensions Investment Review
22 October 2024Maeve SherlockDWPRoundtable with key stakeholder to discuss Fraud, Error and Debt Bill
22 October 2024Andrew WesternDWPRoundtable with key stakeholders in the financial services sphere to discuss the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill.
21 October 2024Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed opportunities and challenges facing the automotive sector and to determine relevant actions in the context of the Industrial Strategy
17 October 2024Tulip SiddiqHMTIntroductory meeting to discuss the Government's support for the financial services sector, regulation and fraud
14 October 2024Steve ReedDefraBrush-by at the Global Investment Summit to discuss investment in Food & Drink Industry
10 October 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and Government's plan to Make Work Pay
9 October 2024Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable with retail banks to discuss investment and the UK's regulatory environment.
9 October 2024Tulip SiddiqHMTRoundtable with retail banks to discuss investment and the UK's regulatory environment
16 September 2024Rachel ReevesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Meeting to discuss the government's vision for the financial services sector and its competitiveness and investment into the UK.
12 September 2024Tulip SiddiqHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Roundtable to discuss prudential regulation and its relation to growth
12 September 2024Rachel ReevesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Roundtable to discuss financial services priorities including financial services regulation and contribution to UK growth.
11 July 2024Tulip SiddiqHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Call to introduce the new Minister, discuss the Government's approach to financial services and UK growth
9 July 2024Spencer LivermoreHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Lunch with National Wealth Fund Task Force organisations to discuss investment and National Wealth Fund policy design
9 July 2024Rachel ReevesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Meeting with the National Wealth Fund Taskforce to discuss the Chancellor's vision and plan for the National Wealth Fund.
9 July 2024Ed MilibandDESNZRoundtable hosted by Chancellor to discuss National Wealth Fund

Consultant lobbying firms

  • Apella Advisors Limited
    April to June 2026
  • FTI Consulting LLP
    April to June 2025
  • Brunswick Group Advisory Ltd
    October to December 2024
About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “Natwest”, “NatWest.”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.