Our Heads of Events, Helen Bamford caught up with some of the hospitality sector earlier today to discuss the past week and highlighted some challenges in their industry across Liverpool, Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and Leeds, as well as highlighting some #BusinessHeroes. Huge thanks to Louise, Greg and Scott for contributing.
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EP.106 | What will Rachel do in the Autumn Budget?
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EP.102 | Devolution: A big step in the right direction
The governments devolution white paper, Labours union issues, more bad news for the economy, but a successful state visit of President Macron. And Forty years of Live Aid.