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A WEEK IN AMERICA

In his most recent blog, writer and commentator on public affairs and politics based in Florida, Martin Liptrot shines a light on the changes occurring on the Left of American congress.

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Growth without Gimmicks – what next for the Northern Powerhouse?

Governments like slogans – and in the north, having been used to the Powerhouse label since 2014, we are now trying to understand where we fit in the latest ‘levelling up’ agenda. We are left asking ourselves whether the Northern Powerhouse remains relevant, and perhaps more importantly whether it will leverage the strategic public investment we continue to critically need to maximise our potential. Here, Nicola Rigby, Principal at Avison Young shares her insights.

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Another market failure

This week Jim comments on another blow to those who put their faith in market forces with the gas crisis continuing.He also reminds readers of the Hazel Grove past of Culture Secreatry Nadine Dorries, notes that Lancashire is now a favourite haunt of America’s top politicians and prepares for another difficult Labour conference in Brighton.

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Big week for Labour and Starmer

Keir Starmer and Labour host their conference in Brighton this week. Will the party show that it has learned the lessons of four consecutive General Election defeats – or continue its journey into political oblivion?

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EIGHT IS GREAT FOR GROWING PR AGENCY

Birmingham-based PR agency, EAST VILLAGE., is celebrating eight years in business with a flurry of new client wins and team growth. The award-winning agency, which was crowned ‘PR & Marketing Agency of the Year 2021’ at the City of Birmingham Business Awards, has been retained to deliver strategic PR for businesses across the creative and wellness sectors, as well as welcoming three new team members.

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