A week in America | 08 July 2022
07/07/2022
As the U.S. celebrated July 4th, Martin Liptrot takes a look at how proud American’s are of being American.
Kigali to the Commonwealth
05/07/2022
Former MP and now business consultant Simon Danczuk discusses his recent trip to Rwanda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Business Forum and what Britain can learn from the African nation.
Important changes to Fit notes and your absence policies
30/06/2022
Victoria reports on the latest key changes to Fit Notes, that you need to consider as an employer.
The ‘peace dividend’ ends just at the wrong time
30/06/2022
With the Governor of the Bank of England predicting a recession, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine smashing the ‘peace dividend’ and the prime minister indulging in economic Cake-ism, does the government have a plan to grow the economy? Frank McKenna suggests tax -cutting may be the way to go.
Six Years On
30/06/2022
Six years on from our decision to leave the European Union, Jim looks at how it is impossible for any of the parties to admit we made a huge mistake and promise any steps to remedy the damage it is doing to business.
A week in America | 24 June 2022
23/06/2022
This week, Martin Liptrot, takes a look back on the Texas GOP. Does Texas really want to secede from the U.S.?
Sexual Harassment… The Scary Facts
23/06/2022
In her blog this week, LadyBossHR presents us with the scary facts about sexual harassment and advises employers on how to prevent it occurring in the workplace.
Post Wakefield, North Tories Restless
23/06/2022
In the wake of yesterday’s Wakefield by election, Jim assess the mood of the Northern Research Group of Tory MPs and the chances of getting Levelling Up done in a summer of strikes and inflation.
That was a week (and a half) that was
23/06/2022
Frank McKenna attended high-level functions with both Labour and Conservative politicians this week – and he found both parties in good spirits.
Sir Howard urges Lancashire to think big
23/06/2022
DIB member and the Managing Partner of Harrison Drury Solicitors offers his thoughts on the launch of the Lancashire Property Club, where the former chief executive of Manchester City Council was the guest speaker.
Strikes: Labour’s cross to bear
17/06/2022
This week Jim looks at the dilemma strike action always poses for the Labour Party. Should Sir Keir Starmer back the rail workers or the workers disrupted by the strike?It is a problem with a long history for the party.
A week in America | 17 June 2022
17/06/2022
This week Martin Liptrot shares his thoughts on America’s economic woes.