A week in America | 30 September 2022
As UK Trade Minister, Kemi Badenoch flew in in the U.S. to promote the UK as the place for American businesses to do business, Martin explores the ‘special relationship’ between the two countries.
The not so mini budget – IR35 reversal from April 2023
Victoria explores the implications that the reversal of the off-payroll worker rules passed in 2017 and 2021 will have on employers and employees.
Will Truss survive?
Less than a month into her new job, and Liz Truss is already facing questions over her future. Why is she in such a mess already – and can she survive? Frank McKenna’s latest blog.
We do not Truss you
Jim reflects on the spectacular economic implosion of the new Truss government and reports on the level of interest from business in the Labour Party that he noted at their Liverpool conference.
Street’s Masterstroke: Liz for Leader
As the Conservative Party conference arrives in town, Kevin Johnson from Urban Communications discusses Andy Street’s backing of Liz Truss.
First Downtown in Business Event
Paul James, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Red Rock Communications discusses his first experience of a DIB event. As someone who has described themselves as ‘not a fan’ of networking how did he find it?
A week in America | 23 September 2022
This week Martin, looks at how climate change is affecting the U.S. and how it has brought unlikely opportunities for some communities across the country.
Starmer on course to win for Labour?
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.
Term-time only and other ‘part-year’ workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks holiday a year
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.
Giant Growth Gamble
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?
A week in America | 16 September 2022
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.
Wither The Union and Commonwealth?
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.