Diplomatic visit boosts links between UCLan and Pakistan
07/03/2022
The Consul General of Pakistan visits UCLan to learn more about the University’s work and its plans for engaging educational partners in Pakistan.
Employment Law Update
03/03/2022
This week Victoria provides an important Employment Law update.
Does North want to be taken seriously?
03/03/2022
One of the North’s leading politicians has been hounded out of office at the age of 48. Jim considers the fate of Newcastle leader Nick Forbes and its implications for our voice in the Levelling Up debate.
A week in America | 4 March 2022
02/03/2022
Martin Liptrot takes a look at President Biden’s State of the Union address 2022.
If you want to get on you should still work hard – right?
02/03/2022
Frank McKenna suggests that work/life balance expectations have become somewhat skewered – and that the entitlement demanded by some in the workplace is neither desirable nor sustainable.
Lancashire BMW Retailer Group Wins National Marketing Accolade
28/02/2022
Lancashire-based Bowker BMW has won the National Marketing Award at this year’s BMW UK Retailer of the Year Awards.
A week in America | 25 February 2022
25/02/2022
This week Martin Liptrot discusses the recently passed lnew law in Florida which forbids schools, teachers or classroom discussions which touch on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Paula Davies appointed by DIB to support Lancashire membership
24/02/2022
Paula Davies has been appointed as the Commercial Development Manager for Downtown in Business Lancashire.
When was the last time you considered your EQ score?
24/02/2022
This week, Victoria discusses Emotional Intelligence and why studies have found that it can predict better job performance in employees.
New charity set to raise money for 18 charities in one event
22/02/2022
North West Charity Events is hosting its first ever golf day and black-tie evening event – 18 for 18 – to raise funds for 18 charities across the North West.
DOWN-TOON: City Chief Executive to address Northeast Launch Event
22/02/2022
The chief executive of Newcastle City Council Pam Smith will be the guest speaker at the launch of Downtown in Business Newcastle on Thursday 19th May 2022.
DIB poll calls for chancellor to drop NI hike
21/02/2022
The latest DIB online poll asked: What measure do you think Chancellor Rishi Sunak should take to help people through the current cost of living crisis?