A good start
18/07/2024
Jim writes in his blog that the new government have got off to a good start with a major programme of legislation, if it works!
The impact of the Euros on the UK’s hospitality industry
18/07/2024
Steven explores Euro 2024’s impact on the UK’s hospitality sector.
The King and Keir
18/07/2024
After years of shouting, ranting and bridge burning, we might start to see something of a restoration of Britian’s global reputation – the King and Keir could be a powerful double act.
A week in America | 12 July 2024
12/07/2024
This week Martin looks into the seemingly unstoppable Trump Campaign and explores the brands and ideas behind it…
The Tory psychodrama continues…
11/07/2024
The contrast between new government and new opposition could not be starker. Frank McKenna reflects on a week that saw the return of the grown-ups to Downing Street, as the Tory psychodrama continues.
The Struggle of Hospitality in Chester – A Reflection on Recent Closures
11/07/2024
Chester is a city steeped in history and charm, has long been a bustling hub for tourists and locals alike. However, the recent closures of beloved establishments such as the Henry Potts and Boheme paint a stark picture of the struggles facing the hospitality industry here.
Making ripples
11/07/2024
Keir Starmer has inherited many problems, but without cash to spend his best hope is to reform and repair the systems and practices that have scuppered.
Wide and thin, but could get deeper
11/07/2024
Jim thinks Labour’s hold on power could deepen next time if they can deliver on public services and immigration.
A week in America | 7th July 2024
08/07/2024
Are US voters are currently being swayed by Donald’s argument that ‘any and all’ suffering they may be feeling is directly linked to migration. Martin Liptrot explores this topic and more in his latest blog.
A new dawn has broken – but it’s not all good news
05/07/2024
Celebrate change – beware of Reform.
No penalty shoot out
05/07/2024
Jo Phillips explains what we could expect from a new government, but cautions that change won’t happen overnight.
They know it all over!
05/07/2024
Jim looks back on fifty years reporting on General Election nights for Granada and the BBC.