A week in America | 19 December 2024
19/12/2024
This week, Martin looks back on the highlights of 2024 and forecasts some surprises in 2025.
Thanks, Happy Christmas – and here’s to another fantastic DIB New Year
19/12/2024
Frank McKenna says thanks and happy new year… as we take a look back at an eventful 21st anniversary year for DIB.
Get Britain Working: A Golden Opportunity for Hospitality
19/12/2024
This week Steven has his say on the UK government’s ‘Get Britain Working’ white paper.
After this year, can the centre hold?
19/12/2024
Jim looks back on a year when democracy came under increasing threat, and Labour went from great electoral triumph to economic gloom.
Dear Santa… and some Christmas fables
19/12/2024
In her final blog of the year, Jo Phillips takes a look at some improvements that British politicians can make in 2025.
They’re behind you!
12/12/2024
It’s panto season and while many of us will enjoy the spectacle of silliness in theatres up and down the country, Westminster politics often feel it’s a pantomime all year round.
Diversity in Boardrooms: Moving Beyond Tick-Box Mentality
11/12/2024
Diversity in leadership is undeniably important. A range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences can bring fresh ideas and innovative approaches to decision-making.
No more taxes
11/12/2024
Jim suggests the shine has come off Rachel Reeves who needs to see results following her tax increases. Jim also wonders if the Iranian regime could fall following the Syrian revolution.
A week in America | 12 December 2024
11/12/2024
This week, Martin looks at what Americans feel about the future, the slaying of a business executive, and one of the nation’s sporting superstars switching sides…
Why Gift Cards Are a Win for Local Hospitality Businesses
09/12/2024
As the holiday season approaches, gift cards are often seen as the perfect present for loved ones.
A week in America | 6 December 2024
06/12/2024
As we head towards the end of the year, Martin looks at the US stock market and what trends and challenges lie ahead.
Milestones, millstones or ‘eadstones
05/12/2024
Ed Miliband’s Ed Stone didn’t work well in 2015, Jim says it remains to be seen if Starmer’s milestones will work any better. He also comments on Lancashire devolution and the Assisted Dying Bill.