The triple lock is a drag on the economy
The ‘Triple Lock’ is economic folly according to DIB boss Frank McKenna. In his latest blog, he explains why – and warns that the retirement age could be heading into a whole new stratosphere.
Look what I found!
Jo Phillips on why the government is increasingly looking like the last shop on a deserted High St.
Not another one!
The Blackpool South by election will be the eleventh in this parliament caused by Tory MPs being thrown out for sleaze or walking off the job. Jim reports on this sad saga. He also reflects on fifty years of local council shakeups and the birth of Piccadilly Radio!
A week in America | 22 March 2024
To regulate or to encourage? This week Martin looks at the contrasting approaches to the business of sport on both sides of the pond.
To be seen on not to be seen? That is the question
Frank McKenna explains why cities who missed MIPIM this year are missing out.
Putin, Kate and the sleeve of truth
This week Jo Phillips comments on the rise of disinformation and what the former head of MI5 thinks we we can do to stop it.
Tiny green shoots for the government?
In his blog Jim thinks the pressure has eased on the Prime Minister for now. He has been taking the political temperature in Leeds and Westminster.
Step away from the lectern and cook a baked potato
Does the UK government know what racism is? Jo, doesn’t even think they know what a baked potato is?
A week in America | 15 March 2024
This week, Martin filed his US tax return and noticed something curious happen to his in box and social media feeds… advice, lots of advice, all of it unwarranted.
Both parties agonise over racism
As the row over racism rages, Jim feels both parties are often guilty of putting pragmatism ahead of principle.
Why More Businesses Could Benefit from Having a Creative Director on the Board
David O’Hearns, founder and MD at creative agency, Dawn, explains why businesses can benefit from Creative Directors.
Silence is not golden for Sunak and Hunt
The reaction of Tory MPs to Keir Starmer’s attack on the government in his budget response will be of concern to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor.