Downtown in Business hosted an event with the shadow Business minister Bill Esterson earlier this week, with members from across the Northwest enjoying the ‘Leaders Lunch’ at one of Lancashire’s leading spa hotels, the Dunkenhalgh.
Chrissie Wolfe is an award-winning solicitor, entrepreneur, careers coach and business consultant who has been breaking the boundaries in the professional services sector.
With the potential ‘worst case scenario’ of UK blackouts this winter, Victoria looks at the implications for employers.
Jim forecasts a right wing backlash if too much emphasis is placed on refugee comfort in the current boat people crisis. He looks at the potential for big trouble in America as the mid term elections approach.Back home, Jim asks when will the West Lancs by election be called?
Matt Hancock is off to eat Kangaroos testicles. Frank McKenna explains why he doesn’t care…
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We are delighted that Muse Developments are our Business of the Month for November 2022. Muse is one of the UK’s leading names in mixed-use development and urban regeneration, with a range of major commercial and residential schemes across the country.
Ed James is a self-proclaimed lover of people and their stories. Experiencing his first taste for radio at the age of 12, Ed now boasts over 20 years of experience as a Heart Radio presenter. Born in Yorkshire, now an honorary Brummie and one of the city’s biggest ambassadors, he has a passion for all things Birmingham and its community spirit.
This week Martin looks at the ‘alternative universes’ promising to give US investors stellar performance and wonders whether the sky is the limit?
The new Minster for Education, Gillian Keegan MP, is good news for business, according to DIB boss Frank McKenna.
The temporary measures for right to work checks came to an end on 1 October. It is really important that Employers understand how to conduct a right to work check, as they can face a civil penalty of up to £20,000 for employing an illegal worker.
There isn’t going to be a General Election, but the North West will see a significant test of how large that Labour lead is. Jim reviews the challenges and opportunities for the new Prime Minister.
