Kemi Badenoch has always prided herself on being the straight-talking, no-nonsense politician, unafraid to ruffle feathers and say the supposedly unsayable. A darling of the right, a would-be Thatcher 2.0, she has spent her political career carving out an image of economic pragmatism wrapped in a distinctly ideological package. Whilst her delivery is far from […]
Manchester has steadily evolved into a major legal powerhouse over the past 15 years, according to Ed Foulkes of Clarke Willmott LLP. Ed, who leads the firm’s corporate team, notes the striking influx of national and London-based law firms opening local offices, highlighting the city’s growing competition with the capital for both clients and legal […]
The UK business landscape is dynamic and ever evolving and presents a unique set of both challenges and incredible opportunities for entrepreneurs and business leaders. In recent years, factors such as Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the global economic downturn created significant uncertainty and disruption. But amidst these challenges, we also enjoyed significant opportunities for […]
Oh, Donald. We really shouldn’t still be talking about you, but like a bad haircut, you just won’t go away. There you were again, hours after your inauguration in a suit that fits like a wind-blown tent, yelling “Drill, baby, drill!” to a crowd who, let’s be honest, would cheer just as loudly if you […]
A second term for Donald Trump promises to revive “Trumponomics” – policies defined by protectionism, deregulation, and strong-arm geopolitical tactics. Douglas Grant, managing director at Manx Financial Group looks at why for UK SMEs, navigating a post-Brexit economic landscape could become more complex. At the same time, new openings for growth may emerge, particularly around […]
Fifty years ago today, Margaret Thatcher seized the reins of the Conservative Party, setting in motion an era that would shape the country for decades. Her legacy—Thatcherism—was a doctrine of economic liberalism, privatisation, union-busting, and the unwavering belief that society should be a place where those who worked hard and showed grit would rise, and […]
I remember once stepping off a transatlantic flight, still reeling from the rictus grins and endless refills of lukewarm coffee offered to me by the BA cabin crew, only to be greeted by a sea of disapproving faces at Heathrow. My sin? Possibly existing, or maybe just trying to queue for passport control in the […]
Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh has said Bridget Phillipson had ‘no interest’ in finding out why Michaela Community School was so successful. Speaking on GB News, Katharine Birbalsingh said: “Academies have raised standards in England so enormously that on international league tables like Pisa, we’ve moved from 27th to seventh in maths. Or on Pearls, we are […]
Leading audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg is calling on the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to reconsider her approach to boosting the UK economy. According to Partner Simon Gleeson, the government’s current focus on large-scale, long-term infrastructure projects overlooks pressing political and economic realities. “The Chancellor gave a speech today outlining her plans for improving […]
It seems to be the word on everyone’s lips…but what does it mean and why should you care? Let me ask you a question. What’s your raison d’être? What are you trying to achieve? For me, this is the core meaning of ‘purpose’. Some call it vision, some call it mission, but really, it’s a […]