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…
We’ve recently had the news that the ‘R’ word is back. It may only be a technical recession, but nevertheless it is a blow to confidence and morale as 2024 gets going. On the positive side, the size of the…
Positive economic news has been hard to come by of late, so we should at least be thankful for the latest forecasts, which suggest the UK is no longer forecast to fall into a recession. With energy prices lowering and…
This time of year always feels like it’s about renewal as spring starts to show through and, in fiscal terms, we move from one financial year into the next. So the time feels right – and necessary – to redouble…
Have you ever known quite such a strange business and economic climate? On the one hand, we have the continuing shadow of a recession hanging over the economy, with a cost of living crisis that is affecting many households and especially…
As 2023 gets underway, the UK economy is hovering on the verge of a recession. With the cost of living crisis making itself felt and inflation still around double digits, it is likely to prove a challenging year for individuals…
Another week, another raft of concerning headlines and political upheaval. Amongst the myriad of gloomy news reports, I was concerned to see the latest ONS Labour Market figures. They showed key sectors such as social work, food and financial services…
I wrote last week on the need for unity and the importance of demonstrating values through our actions. As both business and society reset themselves after a period of national mourning, there is a sense of growing pressure to pick…
As I follow the rolling news cycle, I cannot help but feel concerned about our nation’s economic and societal future. If we reflect on recent news events, we are seeing a series of very public and serious service failures. Whether…