Frank McKenna looks ahead to the Labour Party conference that takes place in Liverpool next week – and suggests that Keir Starmer has a long way to go if he is to become PM, despite the seismic challenges the country and the government is facing.
What does the recent ruling from the Supreme Court in relation to holiday entitlement for atypical workers mean for employers? Ladyboss HR provides some clarity in this weeks blog.
As the government moves at last to protect business from the worst of the energy crisis, Jim looks at the more controversial aspects of Liz Truss’ economic measures. As Labour meets in Liverpool he also asks what do they do now?
We are delighted that The Hospice Charity Partnership are our latest Business of the Week. Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices are delighted to announce that the two charities have successfully merged together to form one Birmingham wide organisation.
Andy Peters-Smith from VCG discusses how organisations are seeking out smarter ‘circular’ ways to run their IT systems.
Acorns Children’s Hospice is calling for supporters to help light up Walsall Arboretum next month and let their support for local children and families shine through.
Catax Senior Tax Analyst Khaled Fatheldin advises on new cap for payable tax credits on R&D claims.
Despite being a federal republic, the US can’t shake off its fascination with all things royal. Lots of US Royal watchers will be waiting to see what the new King does next.
The new king has just completed his tour of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom. But will the union survive the new reign? Jim asks the question and looks at the role the late Queen played in holding the Commonwealth together.
There have been some fitting tributes to the Queen who served the country so well for 70 years. But are decisions that further damage the economy, a virtual news blackout, and the cancellation of hospital appointments things that she would have supported? Frank McKenna’s latest blog…
Downtown in Business are delighted to announce Be.EV as their latest corporate partner. Be.EV is the fastest growing network of EV chargers across the North of the UK.
Downtown in Business Birmingham crowned some of the leading entrepreneurs from across the Birmingham City Region at the City of Birmingham Business Awards 2022 back in June 2022. And we are all set to do it again in 2023.
