Eye watering work-Related ill Health Statistics
Victoria takes an in depth look at work-related illness following the publication of the work-related health and safety in Great Britain.
‘Change Makers Live’ Conference 2023
Some of the brightest and most innovative thinkers in the UK will offer their thoughts on the challenges facing business, the economy, and the country, at the inaugural DIB national Business Innovation conference.
Toughing it out
The government seems to have decided to tough it out as multiple strikes hit the country. Jim is critical of both parties approach to the problem that has echoes in the last century.
Trains are on strike – How can you tell?
The rail Unions have announced a series of strikes during the Christmas period. But, such has been the chaotic state of the railways in the north of England for months now, Frank McKenna asks ‘how can we tell?’
Downtown Den Season Two – Winning Women
The Downtown Den podcast will return in the New Year – with season two focussing on successful female leaders from across the country.
Rise of the portfolio career: 2 in 3 young professionals have a ‘side hustle’
Two thirds of professionals under the age of 24yrs claim to have a ‘side hustle’ – with 74% stating it is ‘too risky’ to focus on just having one job as they may have done pre-pandemic.
Jim Hancock: A life in politics
In this episode, Downtown boss Frank McKenna chats with our Political Editor Jim Hancock as he takes us on a whirlwind tour of his career covering politics across the UK for over five decades.
Flexible working to be a day one right to request – happy or not?
The Government have announced their plan to make flexible working a day one right to request. Here Victoria outlines everything you need to know about the changes.
Nearly there Gordon!
Gordon Brown is back….with a raft of ideas for scrapping the Lords and giving a lot more power to the North. But Jim asks what priority will it have in a Labour government?He also previews the latest North West by election, this time in Stretford and Urmston.
Pete Price: Larger than life
Renowned for his larger-than-life personality, in this episode of the Downtown Den, Pete Price candidly discusses both the highlights and dark times from his life and the lessons he has learnt along the way.
Starmer for PM – What could possibly go wrong?
Keir Starmer looks set to win the next General Election. What could possibly go wrong?
A week in America | 1 December 2022
Martin looks at how tax raising powers are changing how and where America goes to work…