A week in America | 9 June 2022
12/06/2022
As President Biden, nears the midway point of his term in office, Martin Liptrot discusses the Predidents performance so far.
They went too soon
09/06/2022
Did the rebels try to topple the Prime Minister too soon? Jim speculates on the chances of Boris Johnson leading the party into the next election.Also,as the Jubilee bunting comes down Jim reflects on the relationship between the Queen and her fourteen Prime Ministers.
Boris – A spendthrift PM who must become a Tory to have any chance of survival
09/06/2022
If the PM has any chance of survival, he’ll have to become a Conservative. Frank McKenna’s latest blog focusses on the trials and tribulations of Boris Johnson.
Still no Employment Bill in the Queen’s speech?
08/06/2022
This week Victoria looks at the latest Queen’s Speech and what it means for employers.
The new world order
08/06/2022
DIB Manchester chair, Jacey Normand reflects on her recent holiday experience and discusses if this is the new world order post pandemic?
Football needs to act before we suffer another tragedy
02/06/2022
If another major football catastrophe is to be avoided, then UEFA, the FA, the police, clubs and supporters must all learn lessons from the horrific scenes witnessed at the Champions League Final last weekend.
A week in America | 2 June 2022
01/06/2022
As the U.K. celebrates the Queens Jubilee, Martin Liptrot asks if the Monarchy is dated?
What are our railways here for?
01/06/2022
Simon Danczuk, business consultant and former MP, shares his thoughts on the recent DIB London dinner with Anit Chandarana, Lead Director for the Great British Railways Transition Team, and Lord Andrew Adonis, former Secretary of State for Transport.
Drip… Drip… Drip
01/06/2022
Jim examines the efforts to unseat the Prime Minister as speculation grows that their could be a vote on his future soon. He also has some reflections on the Platinum Jubilee.
A week in America | 27 May 2022
27/05/2022
After yet another horrific week in the U.S. Martin Liptrot discusses Texas Governor, Greg Abbott and his pro-gun outlook.
Do we have time to really think these days?
26/05/2022
Inspired by a book recommendation, Victoria looks at the benefits of ‘Deep Work’ and how it has already helped her work more efficiently.
Sunak confirms that he has no plan
26/05/2022
The introduction of a windfall tax may offer some short-term relief for those hardest hit by energy price hikes – but it is no substitute for an economic strategy. Frank McKenna argues that Rishi Sunak and the government has no clue as how to manage the economy – and is the first Conservative administration to have an aversion to tax cuts.