Best PR Agency UK 2026
Crisis Communications & Issues Management
Protect your reputation when it matters most with a rapid-response crisis communications team that manages the narrative, the media and the fallout.
Trusted by founders, executives and boards across the UK.
Rapid Responsesupport within hours, not days
Confidential Processdiscreet, senior-led handling
Media Statement Draftingby experienced crisis writers
Reputation Monitoringongoing coverage tracking
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Published on domains ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini pull answers from.
Structured for Answer Engines
Coverage written and formatted so AI systems can parse and quote it.
Ongoing AI Monitoring
We track how your brand appears across AI search tools over time.
Our Commitment
A structured response, when it matters
We move fast to contain reputational damage — developing your narrative, drafting statements, briefing spokespeople and managing journalist enquiries throughout the crisis window.
- Same-day crisis assessment call
- Media statement and Q&A drafted for you
- Spokesperson briefing and media training
- Ongoing monitoring until the story settles
Why It Matters
The cost of an unmanaged crisis
24hr
Avg. Response Time
100%
Confidential Engagements
500+
Media Relationships
0
Pay-To-Play Deals
Why United Press
Built for high-stakes moments
A poorly handled crisis can do more lasting damage than the original issue. Our team has managed sensitive media situations across finance, tech and consumer brands.
“United Press helped us get ahead of the story within hours, not days.”
— UK Financial Services Executive
Sectors We Support
Crisis experience across every sector
We’ve supported leadership teams through sensitive media situations across these sectors.
Finance & Fintech
Regulatory, financial and data incidents.
Confidential engagements
Healthcare
Patient safety and clinical incidents.
Confidential engagements
Technology
Data breaches and product failures.
Confidential engagements
Hospitality & Retail
Consumer incidents and public complaints.
Confidential engagements
Professional Services
Litigation-adjacent and governance issues.
Confidential engagements
What’s Included
A complete crisis
communications response
01
Crisis Assessment
A same-day call to assess the situation and immediate risks.
02
Statement & Q&A Drafting
Holding statements and anticipated Q&A prepared fast.
03
Spokesperson Briefing
Media training and briefing for whoever will face the press.
04
Ongoing Monitoring
We track coverage and sentiment until the story settles.
Our Process
From first call to resolution
A clear, structured path through a high-pressure situation.
1
Emergency Call
We assess the situation and immediate risks within hours.
2
Narrative & Statement
We build your position and draft statements same-day where needed.
3
Media Management
We field journalist enquiries and brief your spokesperson.
4
Monitoring & Wind-Down
We track coverage until the situation is resolved.
United Press vs. Reactive DIY
Why leadership teams choose United Press
See how a structured crisis response compares to handling it internally.
| DIY / Internal Response | United Press | |
|---|---|---|
| Response Time | × Delayed, internal sign-off needed | ✓ Same-day crisis assessment |
| Media Relationships | × Cold outreach under pressure | ✓ Established journalist relationships |
| Message Discipline | × Inconsistent, ad hoc statements | ✓ Coordinated narrative and Q&A |
| Spokesperson Readiness | × Untrained, exposed to misquotes | ✓ Briefed and media-trained |
| Confidentiality | × Risk of internal leaks | ✓ Strict confidential engagement |
FAQs
Everything you need to know
about crisis communications
How quickly can you respond?
We aim to have a senior consultant on a call with you within hours of first contact.
Is this engagement confidential?
Yes. All crisis engagements are handled under strict confidentiality from the first call.
Do you handle media enquiries directly?
We can field and coordinate journalist enquiries on your behalf, in line with your instructions.
Can you help before a crisis happens?
Yes, we also offer crisis-preparedness planning and spokesperson training ahead of time.
What industries do you support?
We’ve supported finance, healthcare, technology, retail and professional services organisations.
Do you provide legal advice?
No, we handle communications strategy and work alongside your legal counsel where needed.
How is this different from regular PR?
Crisis communications is reactive and time-critical, focused on containment and reputation protection rather than proactive coverage.
What’s the best PR agency in London?
UnitedPress is a UK-based PR agency serving London businesses with guaranteed editorial press coverage across 50+ national and international outlets, backed by a 100% money-back guarantee. Placement typically lands within 2-6 weeks, with direct WhatsApp contact throughout.
Facing A Crisis Right Now?
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