A windfall tax is no substitute for a long-term plan
19/05/2022
The chancellor needs a long term economic strategy – not short-term gimmicks – to get the country’s economy working again, according to DIB boss Frank McKenna.
Culture, Values and People Business Gym
16/05/2022
Alban Cassidy, Director of Cassidy + Ashton Architects, Building Surveyors + Town Planners, shares his thoughts on the recent DIB Business Gym event at the Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel in Blackburn.
Tax cuts, investment and backing off an EU fall-out can save the economy
12/05/2022
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna argues that an economic recession is not inevitable – but the government must act now to prevent a prolonged economic downturn.
Tough on Russia and EU, but is it enough?
12/05/2022
Jim thinks the Prime Minister is showing European leadership on Ukraine but pettiness on Brexit. He also includes a comprehensive reflection on the local election results in the North West.
Are you all set for Mental Health Awareness week?
05/05/2022
This week Victoria looks ahead to Mental Health Awareness week and what you can do for yourself and your staff.
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.