Lockdown 2.0
19/11/2020
We are delighted to have this weeks guest blog from CEO & Founder – Make Events & HM Events, Holly Moore. Keep your eyes peeled to hear more from Holly over the coming weeks!
CUMMINGS WAS BAD FOR THE NORTH. CUMMING AND GOING.
19/11/2020
This week Jim disputes Dominic Cummings credentials as a champion of the North. With the Prime Ministerial aide gone, Jim gives his recipe for bringing effective devolution to the North.
Market is strong but high property values won’t last forever
13/11/2020
Adam Sutton from Adam Sutton estates discusses why real estate is one of very few sectors to have weathered the storm of the pandemic.
Light at the end of the tunnel
12/11/2020
Frank McKenna reflects on the American presidential election result and news of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The vaccine and the business
12/11/2020
In his blog Jim notes the euphoria surrounding news of a vaccine against Covid-19 but forecasts it will be a while before business in the North feels the benefit. He also marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of Margaret Thatcher.
The festive group share their 7 top tips to make your home magical this Christmas
10/11/2020
Jackie Chapman, from The Festive Group, shares her top tips for turning your home into a stylish festive space no matter what its size or shape.
Its Still the Economy Stupid
05/11/2020
The US election has proved that the economy is still the priority for a big chunk of the population – even in the middle of a pandemic. Frank McKenna reflects on Donald Trumps surprise success and what UK politicians should learn from it.
Kids these days….
05/11/2020
Chris McKenna, Director of Downtown in Business reflects on the media coverage and behaviour of the younger generation over the past few months.
Bad Week for the Blusters.
05/11/2020
Jim reflects on the potentially dangerous tactics of likely outgoing American President Trump, as well as a bad week for Boris Johnson and a good one for Keir Starmer.
Returning to work: your business health checklist
04/11/2020
The team behind UK Liquidators, part of Begbies Traynor Group, have produced a five-step checklist for company directors to assist in conducting a business health check upon returning to work.
BIDEN WOULD BE GOOD FOR BRITAIN
28/10/2020
President Biden would be good for Britain says Jim in his blog. Ahead of next week’s election he analyses the damaging instability Donald Trump has brought to world leadership. He also considers the real chance of violence if Trump is narrowly defeated.