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 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.
This week, Victoria reflects on International Women’s Day and why Equality is the goal, and equity is the means to get there.
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.
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.
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…
Frank McKenna reflects on Rishi Sunak’s ‘Windsor Agreement’ – and the potential impact it has on the wider UKs future relationship with the EU.
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.
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.
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…
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.
