Educating kids for the future – change is needed now
Steve Coulter from The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, on why the UK’s education system is outdated and what can be done to provide children with the tools succeed in the future.
A week in America | 25 August 2022
Following the news of further political disruption to Martins UK home of Liverpool, he asks how does NYC operate so successfully and what could Liverpool and other UK cities learn from New York?
Is Labour ready for power?
The Labour leadership has been meeting business leaders from the DIB network recently. But is the party ready for power?
Significant change in holiday pay for casual workers
Victoria discusses the recent landmark judgement on the calculation of holiday pay for casual workers.
Brexit is done – so what now?
The Tory leadership contest is long on time – but short on ideas. The 2019 election campaign promised to deliver Brexit. But now what? Truss nor Sunak appear to have the answer, anymore than Johnson did.
A week in America | 12 August 2022
Is Britain stuck in the 70’s? Martin reflects on a Summer trip back to the UK and wonders if we are marooned in a time warp.
In Liz They Truss
Labour should not be complacent about Liz Truss. Frank McKenna warns Keir Starmer that the new Tory leader will be no pushover…
An Employer’s Guide to Employment Tribunals
Employment tribunals affect over 100,000 businesses in the UK every year. This week, Victoria offers an expert insight into employment tribunals.
A week in America – 5 August 2022
In his blog this week, Martin Liptrot discusses an optimist outlook for the US economy.
A Week in America – 29 July 2022
This week Martin discusses the US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s potential trip to Taiwan amid growing tension with China.
Is Health Surveillance required in my workplace?
Are you unsure whether Health Surveillance is required in your workplace? In this week’s blog, Ladybosshr gives her advice.
Starmer: Power of the Picket Line. Labour’s Dilemma.
Jim reports on Sir Keir Starmer’s day with Downtown members in Liverpool. The Labour leader made key announcements about the party’s pivot towards business and the economy which is causing unease on the left.