The elephant in the room
Its time for our political leaders to have an honest conversation with us about the UKs future relationship with the European Union, according to Downtown boss Frank McKenna.
New statutory code to prevent misuse of using fire and rehire tactics
This week marked the close of the Government’s consultation on its draft fire-rehire statutory code of practice. It will clamp down on controversial tactics used by unscrupulous employers who fail to engage in meaningful consultations with employees.
Evidence of momentum
Jim gives a comprehensive preview of the big round of local elections coming up next month. He identifies the key contests in the North West and the prospects for the political parties 18 months from a General Election.
A week in America | 20 April 2023
As the baseball season gets underway in USA, Martin looks at the surprising ways global sports leagues are making huge changes to connect and engage with new audiences and build their businesses…
A week in America | 13 April 2023
As Premier League clubs announce a ban on gambling sponsors, Martin looks at how US and Global Sports brands are waking up to their wider social responsibilities…
Resolving conflicts
We have been celebrating 25 years of relative peace in Ulster this week, Jim asks how that, and other major conflicts are finally going to be resolved. He also has concerns over Labour’s personal attack on the Prime Minister.
Negative campaigning works
Controversy has followed the Labour Party’s latest series of election campaign posters. However, Frank McKenna tells us why negative campaigning often works.
The UK is heading for a hung parliament
Despite all the trials and tribulations suffered by the Conservative Party, and the country, since the 2019 election, Frank McKenna still thinks a hung parliament is the most likely outcome following the next national poll, expected in 2024.
Dude, It’s all about the money
In the next week, America’s businesses are set to report how Q1 2023 has mapped out, and what it will tell us for all of our economic fortunes… Martin looks at the trends and what he is hearing from businesses in the US.
Employment Law timetable – what do you need to know as an Employer?
Victoria gives an employment law update on recent/upcoming changes that you need to be aware of.
Labour’s Scottish opportunity
Jim feels Labour have a chance of regaining seats in Scotland because of the Scot Nats poor record on services for which their new leader must take some of the blame.He also reports on a major shake up in local government in Cumbria.