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.
Are you managing work related stress in your business?
16/06/2022
Victoria breaks down all you need to know about work related stress and what employers need to do to protect their employees.
If all else fails pick a fight with a Johnny Foreigner
16/06/2022
In the absence of any coherent strategy to tackle the crisis the UK economy is facing, the PM has decided that the best way to hang onto his job is to pick a series of fights with the international community.
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.