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.
Victoria discusses the potential implications of the UK Government’s retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill on health and safety protections.
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna asks why the UK is crap at delivering major infrastructure projects.
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?
This week Martin looks at Black History Month and other celebrations of diversity in the United States…
Liz Truss is no Margaret Thatcher. In his latest blog, Frank McKenna explains why.
In the second in the disciplinary guidance series, Victoria discusses the correct procedure in the disciplinary process.
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.
Crisis? What Crisis? This week, Martin looks at the politically engineered Debt Ceiling Crisis and wonders, What happens next?
In the latest HR update, Victoria outlines the process for employers to address employee conduct and performance.
Brexit isn’t working. Frank McKenna’s latest Downtown blog.
Jim is frustrated by the lack of activity on two of the major issues facing the country, strikes and the consequences of Brexit. He also looks at the forthcoming by election in West Lancashire.
