West Midlands Mayor to address DIB audience
n Tuesday 12th July 2022, Downtown in Business Birmingham will host an exclusive breakfast forum with the mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street at The Grand Hotel.
Manchester leaders to press Government on ‘cut-price’ overground HS2 station
Over 50 political and business leaders are to lobby the Government next week on its decision to rule out an underground HS2 station in Manchester.
Important changes to Fit notes and your absence policies
Victoria reports on the latest key changes to Fit Notes, that you need to consider as an employer.
£10 lunch menu at Restaurant Bar + Grill
Take a bite out of lunch with the new £10 menu, served weekdays until 5pm
The ‘peace dividend’ ends just at the wrong time
With the Governor of the Bank of England predicting a recession, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine smashing the ‘peace dividend’ and the prime minister indulging in economic Cake-ism, does the government have a plan to grow the economy? Frank McKenna suggests tax -cutting may be the way to go.
B13 Technology
We are delighted that B13 Technology are our latest Business of the Week. B13 Technology use technology to help businesses meet the future head on, break new ground, develop their ideas, and create disruptive, exciting new digital solutions to meet their business goals.
West Midlands passengers reminded of reduced weekend rail service
Passengers in the West Midlands are being reminded to only travel by rail if necessary tomorrow (Saturday) as industrial action continues to impact services.
University of Birmingham launches Employer Advisory Board to support its tech student
The University of Birmingham has launched the Employer Advisory Board to support its tech students in starting a career in the digital world. Following a six month trial period, the Board will also work on increasing employability in the West Midlands.
London Northwestern Railway urges passengers to only travel if essential on Saturday
London Northwestern Railway passengers are being reminded to only travel by rail if essential tomorrow (Saturday) as industrial action continues to impact services.
A week in America | 24 June 2022
This week, Martin Liptrot, takes a look back on the Texas GOP. Does Texas really want to secede from the U.S.?
Sexual Harassment… The Scary Facts
In her blog this week, LadyBossHR presents us with the scary facts about sexual harassment and advises employers on how to prevent it occurring in the workplace.
Post Wakefield, North Tories Restless
In the wake of yesterday’s Wakefield by election, Jim assess the mood of the Northern Research Group of Tory MPs and the chances of getting Levelling Up done in a summer of strikes and inflation.