Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s project of national renewal, coined at this week’s Labour Party Conference, made me reflect further on what this means for us as consumers, businesses and our wider society. Not least, because this programme is driven by a…
In what has been a busy week for economic data, the Office for National Statistics’ latest labour market overview released on Tuesday caught my attention – revealing marginal drops in job vacancies and unemployment compared to previous periods. Other economic data announcements…
While last week felt like an apt moment to reflect on the sentiments of respect and service, the mood this week is very much focused on action and delivery. The King’s Speech means that parliament is back in session, marking the beginning…
Leadership is clearly an essential part of any organisation’s success – and there is no shortage of literature on the subject. While we might not need another book on the subject, we do need to face into the fact we…
Those who follow our weekly updates and recent media appearances know that I have been vocal about the current cycle of short-termism seen across business, the public sector and Government that is holding back growth in the UK. While the…
Over the last two weeks, students across the country have been receiving their exam results, with some even brave enough to do so live on TV. It’s an annual tradition that seems to capture the national fascination - many of…
Last month, the Bank of England confirmed what many of us had feared: inflation continues at record rates. The media has been quick to highlight the impact of inflation – and the resulting rate rises aimed at stemming it – on…
Over the years, social media has become unavoidable in our daily lives, revolutionising how we communicate, share information, and connect. And, of course, this change doesn’t purely relate to ‘social activities’. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn have transformed…
The service sector is fundamental to the UK economy. Yet, roles in customer service have often been viewed within our society as a stopgap, a steppingstone to other careers or roles or jobs that ‘anyone can do’. Sadly, it is…
The papers would have us believe the economy is on a razor’s edge, with every issue of economic figures scrutinised for signs we’re either in or out of a recession. This week’s economic output figures from the ONS were no…