This week Martin looks at the commercial success of one of Merseyside’s top football teams through the lens of US sport. Finding brand value is more than letting the highest bidder slap a logo on your shirt, he argues…
How will Labour respond to another extraordinary Tory conference. Jim doesn’t think they can restore HS2 but what about some bold policies on social care and housing?
Frank McKenna reflects on the Conservatives week in Manchester.
This week, Martin contrasts the fortunes of the two Birminghams. Perhaps the UK’s civic leaders would benefit from learning from their US namesakes.
Frank McKenna’s thoughts on the latest controversies surrounding HS2.
The Prime Minister’s U turn on green policies might be pragmatic politics, but Jim argues its bad for business craving certainty and the poor old planet.
Rishi Sunak may look like a dead man walking. However, don’t expect the opposition to be celebrating victory anytime soon. Why Labour will remain cautious in the run up to the next election.
This week Martin follows the rumoured investment in Everton FC from a Florida based investor, and wonders if English football fans are truly ready for the inevitable success which would follow…
Read Jim’s comprehensive report on Downtown’s highly successful Business of Sport conference. Gary Neville talks frankly about sport and business and why politics is not for him. Jim reports on other contibutions including a football agent and progress on developments at top North West sporting stadia.
Immigration out of control, the NHS in crisis, schools tumbling down, terrorists on the loose, the economy flatlining, snubbed by international partners, and now an unwanted nickname. Can ‘Inaction Man’ Rishi Sunak get a break and turn the fortunes of his party around?
This week, Martin looks forward to the start of the NFL season. Fans of grid iron will see big changes in where they can watch the games, how they can enjoy the experience, and how broadcasters are opening new revenue streams with in game features…
Jim casts his eye on the North West winners and losers in Sir Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet shake up. He also tells the Education Secretary to get some better media advisors!
