Call Casey – Yes Minister
23/01/2025
Jo asks why is Whitehall not recruiting more people like Dame Louise Casey? And why are successive governments not implemented her recommendations?
Beating the January Hospitality Slump!
16/01/2025
Gen Z has transformed Dry January into a full-on movement. But what is the best way for hospitality venues to beat the slump?
A week in America | 17 January 2025
16/01/2025
New Year, New President. This week, Martin looks forward to the inauguration and wonders what we should expect from Trump 2.0…
New Years in Hospitality!
09/01/2025
For years, bars, restaurants, and clubs have relied on New Year’s Eve to bring in packed crowds, but something feels like it is shifting.
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.