What does International Women’s Day mean to you?
09/03/2023
This week, Victoria reflects on International Women’s Day and why Equality is the goal, and equity is the means to get there.
They think it’s all over – well, it isnt
09/03/2023
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.
Expect caution all round in budget
09/03/2023
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.
Risks of personal relationships within the workplace
02/03/2023
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…
Has Sunak finally got Brexit done?
02/03/2023
Frank McKenna reflects on Rishi Sunak’s ‘Windsor Agreement’ – and the potential impact it has on the wider UKs future relationship with the EU.
What to make of the Windsor soup?
02/03/2023
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.
Go for growth Chancellor
23/02/2023
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.
A week in America | 24 February 2023
23/02/2023
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…
Stands Scotland where it did?
23/02/2023
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.
Does the retained EU Law Bill threaten health and safety protections?
16/02/2023
Victoria discusses the potential implications of the UK Government’s retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill on health and safety protections.
Why is the UK crap at infrastructure?
16/02/2023
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna asks why the UK is crap at delivering major infrastructure projects.
End the “Hunger Games”
16/02/2023
A major Downtown conference last week was told there was a need for a major reform of the way the government is funding levelling up. Jim was in Birmingham and summaries the event. He also asks just how will did Labour actually do in recent North West by elections?