This week Steven argues why it is time for a fairer approach to long term contracts for safeguards that protect operators from untenable terms while still providing contractors with stability.
With farmers, charities and business worried at the impact the budget could have on them, should the government be talking and more importantly listening to them?
With growth flat and inflation edging up, Jim calls for a clearer vision of the government’s business agenda to be spelt out.
It’s time Labour started to remind people of the huge mess they inherited – and tell us what they are doing about it.
Frank McKenna reflects on what lessons Labour may learn from Kamala Harris’ election defeat in America.
In the week were over one thousand people gathered in Manchester to remember Sir Howard Bernstein, Jim reflects on his achievements at Manchester City Council and following a DIB event with Steve Rotheram looks at the future of Combined Authorities.
Donald Trump’s victory presents an optimistic outlook for the hospitality sector in America, which stands to benefit from his pro-business stance.
This week Martin wonders what fortune holds for the ‘Liberal Coasts’ and the industry they support…
As Donald Trump begins pulling his White House team together, Jo outlines why Keir Starmer must try to regain some of the UK’s international respect.
Colin Sinclair, chief executive of Sciontec, says the company’s new collaboration with Bruntwood SciTech could help to boost investment in Liverpool.
This week, Martin digests the US Election results and looks at what a new Trump administration might mean for citizens, business and foreign affairs.
To millions of Americans, Trump’s behaviour was irrelevant. It was, as ever, the economy. Jim’s blog reflects on Trump’s success and the Biden/Harris mistakes.
