A week in America | 23 September 2022
23/09/2022
This week Martin, looks at how climate change is affecting the U.S. and how it has brought unlikely opportunities for some communities across the country.
New FD in at Muse as Futter joins
22/09/2022
National master developer, Muse, has announced that Rosalind Futter has joined the business as its new finance director.
DB3 sign up as DIB Partners
22/09/2022
Award winning, AJ100 practice for Architectural and Sustainable design, DB3 Group have become the latest Downtown in Business partner.
Starmer on course to win for Labour?
22/09/2022
Frank McKenna looks ahead to the Labour Party conference that takes place in Liverpool next week – and suggests that Keir Starmer has a long way to go if he is to become PM, despite the seismic challenges the country and the government is facing.
Term-time only and other ‘part-year’ workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks holiday a year
22/09/2022
What does the recent ruling from the Supreme Court in relation to holiday entitlement for atypical workers mean for employers? Ladyboss HR provides some clarity in this weeks blog.
Giant Growth Gamble
22/09/2022
As the government moves at last to protect business from the worst of the energy crisis, Jim looks at the more controversial aspects of Liz Truss’ economic measures. As Labour meets in Liverpool he also asks what do they do now?
‘Tech for Purpose’ as an ethos and operating model
19/09/2022
Andy Peters-Smith from VCG discusses how organisations are seeking out smarter ‘circular’ ways to run their IT systems.
A week in America | 16 September 2022
15/09/2022
Despite being a federal republic, the US can’t shake off its fascination with all things royal. Lots of US Royal watchers will be waiting to see what the new King does next.
Wither The Union and Commonwealth?
15/09/2022
The new king has just completed his tour of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom. But will the union survive the new reign? Jim asks the question and looks at the role the late Queen played in holding the Commonwealth together.
Would The Queen be amused by the reaction to her passing?
15/09/2022
There have been some fitting tributes to the Queen who served the country so well for 70 years. But are decisions that further damage the economy, a virtual news blackout, and the cancellation of hospital appointments things that she would have supported? Frank McKenna’s latest blog…
Downtown announces Be.EV as partner
15/09/2022
Downtown in Business are delighted to announce Be.EV as their latest corporate partner. Be.EV is the fastest growing network of EV chargers across the North of the UK.
City of Wolverhampton Annual Business Breakfast
15/09/2022
On Thursday 29th September, the City of Wolverhampton Council will be hosting a FREE event to discuss, what levelling up means to the city’s businesses and stakeholders, how the city is investing in its people’s jobs and skills and the Wolverhampton Investment Prospectus amongst other topics.