Manchester leaders to press Government on ‘cut-price’ overground HS2 station
30/06/2022
Over 50 political and business leaders are to lobby the Government next week on its decision to rule out an underground HS2 station in Manchester.
Important changes to Fit notes and your absence policies
30/06/2022
Victoria reports on the latest key changes to Fit Notes, that you need to consider as an employer.
£10 lunch menu at Restaurant Bar + Grill
30/06/2022
Take a bite out of lunch with the new £10 menu, served weekdays until 5pm
In Conversation with Graeme Mason
30/06/2022
Join Downtown in Business on Tuesday 20th September for an special ‘In Conversation’ event with Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer at Newcastle International Airport, Graeme Mason.
The ‘peace dividend’ ends just at the wrong time
30/06/2022
With the Governor of the Bank of England predicting a recession, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine smashing the ‘peace dividend’ and the prime minister indulging in economic Cake-ism, does the government have a plan to grow the economy? Frank McKenna suggests tax -cutting may be the way to go.
London Northwestern Railway urges passengers to only travel if essential on Saturday
24/06/2022
London Northwestern Railway passengers are being reminded to only travel by rail if essential tomorrow (Saturday) as industrial action continues to impact services.
A week in America | 24 June 2022
23/06/2022
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
23/06/2022
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
23/06/2022
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
23/06/2022
Frank McKenna attended high-level functions with both Labour and Conservative politicians this week – and he found both parties in good spirits.
Strikes: Labour’s cross to bear
17/06/2022
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.