A week in America | 24 June 2022
This week, Martin Liptrot, takes a look back on the Texas GOP. Does Texas really want to secede from the U.S.?
Sexual Harassment… The Scary Facts
In her blog this week, LadyBossHR presents us with the scary facts about sexual harassment and advises employers on how to prevent it occurring in the workplace.
Post Wakefield, North Tories Restless
In the wake of yesterday’s Wakefield by election, Jim assess the mood of the Northern Research Group of Tory MPs and the chances of getting Levelling Up done in a summer of strikes and inflation.
That was a week (and a half) that was
Frank McKenna attended high-level functions with both Labour and Conservative politicians this week – and he found both parties in good spirits.
DIB hosts evening of Connect Working
Downtown in Busines shosted a new networking event at the fabulous Townhouse Hotel & Secret Garden in Chester recently.
£21m Net Zero Operational Tech Hub at Manchester Science Park Reaches Practical Completion
Bruntwood SciTech’s 1 million sq ft masterplan for Manchester Science Park has taken another step forward as its £21m development, Base, reaches practical completion.
Shakespeare North Playhouse announces newsocial impact partnership with Livv Housing
Shakespeare North Playhouse has joined forces with independent housing association Livv Housing Group, in a unique partnership to create positive impact and support residents and communities in Knowsley to flourish.
Corporate Rewards Programme now available for businesses flying from Liverpool with Lufthansa
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is partnering with Lufthansa to help promote the new service and its benefits to businesses which includes the airline’s PartnerPlusBenefit corporate rewards program for small and medium-sized enterprises with businesses able to save on travel costs while also earning rewards.
Manchester Angels Launched To Support Early Stage Businesses
GP Bullhound and Bruntwood galvanizes the investment community to support a critical missing link for early-stage tech companies from Manchester
Industrial Action by Network Rail staff leads to Merseyrail closure
Merseyrail and Network Rail have announced that rail services will not run on the Merseyrail network on Tuesday 21st, Thursday 23rd and Saturday 25th June, due to some Network Rail staff taking industrial action.
Leading North West-based healthcare group becomes first firm to bring revolutionary migraine treatment to the UK market
Leading healthcare firm, Optimise Healthcare Group, has announced a UK first, with both its Warrington and Cardiff clinics introducing TMS treatment for migraines.
Strikes: Labour’s cross to bear
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.