I disagree with Rees-Mogg (and McKenna)
05/05/2022
Last week DIB boss Frank McKenna backed Jacob Rees Mogg’s calls to get civil servants back into the workplace. This week, Urban Comms Kevin Johnson offers an alternative view.
A week in America | 6 May 2022
05/05/2022
As the Roe Vs Wade debate rages in America, Martin Liptrot looks at how it isn’t really the United States of America.
Queen’s speech breakout for Gov?
05/05/2022
Can the government change the agenda from price rises and sleaze? Jim looks at what we can expect in next week’s Queen’s Speech.
A week in America | 29 April 2022
29/04/2022
On the 50th anniversary of Jimmy Reid’s speech at Glasgow University, Martin Liptrot looks at how it is possibly more relevant to Americans today than it was back then.
Culture, values and people business gym
28/04/2022
Beth Locke, Engagement Manager at Liverpool BID Company shares her thoughts on the recent DIB Business Gym event with Glenville Walker and Partners and High Performance Consultancy.
Is the Four Day working week the solution to the recruitment crisis in the UK?
28/04/2022
This week Victoria discusses whether the four-day week is a solution to the current recruitment crisis in the UK.
Judgement on Labour
28/04/2022
Jim presents his comprehensive preview of the local elections next week in the North West. The Tories should do very badly but Jim suggests the picture is complicated for Labour.
I agree with Rees-Mogg
28/04/2022
The working from home debate has been reignited this week. In his latest blog Frank McKenna explains why he agrees with Jacob Rees-Mogg.
A week in America | 22 April 2022
21/04/2022
Martin Liptrot discusses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ fight over what he considers to be suitable content for the Sunshine state’s classrooms.
Risk of World War Three
21/04/2022
This week, with great regret, but in all seriousness, Jim contemplates the real possibility of world war arising from the Ukraine crisis.
The French election matters to the UK
21/04/2022
An election that has barely registered with the British public takes place on Sunday. And the outcome could have a profound impact on the world. Frank McKenna blogs on the upcoming French presidential race.
There’s nobody else to lead!
14/04/2022
The lack of an obvious successor is a poor reason for the Prime Minister to hang on, argues Jim in his latest blog. He suggests it is all a part of a lowering of standards in public and private life.