A week in America | 24th March 2023
24/03/2023
In the latest blog from across the Atlantic, Martin discusses President Trump’s impeding legal woes.
A good week for Rishi
23/03/2023
It has been a good week for Rishi Sunak, and a bad one for Boris Johnson. Frank McKenna explains why in his latest Downtown blog.
MIPIM mood-music signals increased optimism
23/03/2023
Liverpool and MIPIM have enjoyed something of an on-off relationship over the years.
The bluster don’t work
23/03/2023
Jim is not convinced by Boris Johnson’s Partygate evidence, but doesn’t rule out Tory MPs saving his career. He also asks if Republicans could undermine Ukraine’s war effort.
Spring Budget 2023 – What does it mean for Employers?
16/03/2023
Jeremy Hunt delivered his first budget since becoming Chancellor, with a primary focus on getting Britain ‘back into work’. Here are some of the key points for Employers and HR to consider.
The Hunt is on
16/03/2023
The highest taxes for generations and falling living standards, yet argues Jim in his latest blog, the Chancellor offered stability and some ground breaking measures for the North and Midlands in this week’s Budget.
What does International Women’s Day mean to you?
09/03/2023
This week, Victoria reflects on International Women’s Day and why Equality is the goal, and equity is the means to get there.
They think it’s all over – well, it isnt
09/03/2023
Rishi Sunak’s strong start to the New Year will be making those in Labour’s HQ nervous. Frank McKenna’s latest blog on the prime minister’s 2023 revival that may yet put the Conservatives back in the game as the next General Election gets closer.
Expect caution all round in budget
09/03/2023
On the eve of the Budget Jim has been asking the Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, about her cautious approach to Labour spending plans. Meanwhile the Chancellor is more worried about his backbenchers calling for tax cuts now.
Risks of personal relationships within the workplace
02/03/2023
My wonderful Senior HR Consultant, Louise Angell, recently discussed the implications of personal relationships at work and how to manage them. It was so good, it seemed a shame not to share with you all…
Has Sunak finally got Brexit done?
02/03/2023
Frank McKenna reflects on Rishi Sunak’s ‘Windsor Agreement’ – and the potential impact it has on the wider UKs future relationship with the EU.
What to make of the Windsor soup?
02/03/2023
Jim comments on the many political consequences that may flow from the Windsor Agreement. Closer ties to Europe, intense pressure on the Democratic Unionists and a boost for the PM.