UK Blackouts – what do Employers need to know?
03/11/2022
With the potential ‘worst case scenario’ of UK blackouts this winter, Victoria looks at the implications for employers.
A warning on the refugee issue
03/11/2022
Jim forecasts a right wing backlash if too much emphasis is placed on refugee comfort in the current boat people crisis. He looks at the potential for big trouble in America as the mid term elections approach.Back home, Jim asks when will the West Lancs by election be called?
We get the Politicians we deserve
03/11/2022
Matt Hancock is off to eat Kangaroos testicles. Frank McKenna explains why he doesn’t care…
Are you ready for 2023?
03/11/2022
Get your business ready for the year ahead and join Western Union Business Solutions’ webinar on Tuesday, November 8.
Muse Developments
01/11/2022
We are delighted that Muse Developments are our Business of the Month for November 2022. Muse is one of the UK’s leading names in mixed-use development and urban regeneration, with a range of major commercial and residential schemes across the country.
Ed James: Optimisim, Enthusiasm and Bouncing Back
28/10/2022
Ed James is a self-proclaimed lover of people and their stories. Experiencing his first taste for radio at the age of 12, Ed now boasts over 20 years of experience as a Heart Radio presenter. Born in Yorkshire, now an honorary Brummie and one of the city’s biggest ambassadors, he has a passion for all things Birmingham and its community spirit.
A week in America | 28 October 2022
27/10/2022
This week Martin looks at the ‘alternative universes’ promising to give US investors stellar performance and wonders whether the sky is the limit?
New Education Minister good news for Business
27/10/2022
The new Minster for Education, Gillian Keegan MP, is good news for business, according to DIB boss Frank McKenna.
Right to work checks – important changes Employers need to know
27/10/2022
The temporary measures for right to work checks came to an end on 1 October. It is really important that Employers understand how to conduct a right to work check, as they can face a civil penalty of up to £20,000 for employing an illegal worker.
North West test for the Rishi bounce
27/10/2022
There isn’t going to be a General Election, but the North West will see a significant test of how large that Labour lead is. Jim reviews the challenges and opportunities for the new Prime Minister.
Octopus Energy Generation backs Be.EV with up to £110m
27/10/2022
Octopus Energy Generation, one of Europe’s largest renewable energy investors, is earmarking up to £110m on behalf of its Sky fund (ORI SCSp) for Manchester-based public EV charging network Be.EV to scale and install new charge points across the UK.
Bruntwood receives planning approval to transform Manchester’s iconic Pall Mall into sustainability and wellbeing pioneer
24/10/2022
Bruntwood, one of the UK’s leading commercial property companies, has today received planning approval to redevelop the Grade II listed Pall Mall in the heart of Manchester city centre.