Go for growth Chancellor
23/02/2023
Frank McKenna urges the Chancellor to use his £30 Billion windfall to support business and the economy, and go for growth, when he delivers his budget next month.
A week in America | 24 February 2023
23/02/2023
This week, Martin reports on the ‘weirdest week in weather’ the US is experiencing and how the political parties will inevitably turn it to their advantage…
Stands Scotland where it did?
23/02/2023
Jim quotes some Shakespeare this week as he analyses the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon. “Stands Scotland where it did?” is a question in the play Macbeth. No is Jim’s answer as he looks at the successes and failures of the remarkable Scottish First Minister.
Does the retained EU Law Bill threaten health and safety protections?
16/02/2023
Victoria discusses the potential implications of the UK Government’s retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill on health and safety protections.
Why is the UK crap at infrastructure?
16/02/2023
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna asks why the UK is crap at delivering major infrastructure projects.
End the “Hunger Games”
16/02/2023
A major Downtown conference last week was told there was a need for a major reform of the way the government is funding levelling up. Jim was in Birmingham and summaries the event. He also asks just how will did Labour actually do in recent North West by elections?
A week in America | 17 February 2023
16/02/2023
This week Martin looks at Black History Month and other celebrations of diversity in the United States…
Return of the Truss
08/02/2023
Liz Truss is no Margaret Thatcher. In his latest blog, Frank McKenna explains why.
Disciplinary process – avoid the claim…..
08/02/2023
In the second in the disciplinary guidance series, Victoria discusses the correct procedure in the disciplinary process.
Substance or those Titanic deck chairs?
08/02/2023
Jim asks if this week’s government reshuffle is good for business or just amounts to moving those Titanic deck chairs. He also thinks there’s a once in a blue moon chance of City being expelled from the Premiership in the near future.
Debt Ceiling
03/02/2023
Crisis? What Crisis? This week, Martin looks at the politically engineered Debt Ceiling Crisis and wonders, What happens next?
Disciplinary procedure – understand your options
02/02/2023
In the latest HR update, Victoria outlines the process for employers to address employee conduct and performance.