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A week in America | 19 December 2024

19/12/2024

This week, Martin looks back on the highlights of 2024 and forecasts some surprises in 2025.

Thanks, Happy Christmas – and here’s to another fantastic DIB New Year

19/12/2024

Frank McKenna says thanks and happy new year… as we take a look back at an eventful 21st anniversary year for DIB.

Lancashire & Cheshire set to get elected Mayors

19/12/2024

The deputy prime minister Angela Rayner launched the governments White Paper on local government reform and devolution.

Get Britain Working: A Golden Opportunity for Hospitality

19/12/2024

This week Steven has his say on the UK government’s ‘Get Britain Working’ white paper.

After this year, can the centre hold?

19/12/2024

Jim looks back on a year when democracy came under increasing threat, and Labour went from great electoral triumph to economic gloom.

Dear Santa… and some Christmas fables

19/12/2024

In her final blog of the year, Jo Phillips takes a look at some improvements that British politicians can make in 2025.

LJLA publishes latest report to showcase its ESG commitments

16/12/2024

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has published its latest annual Environmental, Social and Governance Report that highlights recent progress the company has made in relation to various corporate initiatives.

Lancashire leaders commit to unlocking ambition through collaboration

12/12/2024

Over 70 local government and business leaders, innovators and key stakeholders from across Lancashire came together at Brockholes Nature Reserve on 4 December to embrace a shared vision to unlock ambition, growth and investment through the power of collaboration.