As someone who is not a dedicated follower of the Beautiful Game, I need to be careful about dispensing any particular wisdom on this summer’s World Cup. However, Spain’s win over Argentina last Sunday should have been a fitting end to…
The Times recently reported that Britain is now home to 80 billion-dollar start-ups, more than any country except the US and China. With 23 new unicorns created in the past year, this is Britain’s highest-ever total - a welcome sign of the…
Against a backdrop of strained costs, low growth, disruptive technology and political dissonance, having clarity on what to expect and where to focus over the coming months will become increasingly important. As busy people, the ability to see the signals…
In recent weeks, much of Britain has faced a blistering heatwave that saw the government issue guidance on how to stay safe in the hot weather. It seems we’re not far away from the next one either. The strain on…
Periods of change at the top of any organisation generate noise and often a period of uncertainty – rarely more so than when the keys to Number 10 are changing hands. As the UK faces the prospect of its seventh…
Last week, an article in the Financial Times asked whether the UK is finally showing signs of a productivity rebound – or if the optimism is more hope than evidence. Amid the current hype, it can be tempting to read…
This summer heralds a wave of major events, from Royal Ascot and Wimbledon to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Edinburgh Fringe and, of course, the World Cup. I’ll confess I probably won’t be watching the football, but with so…
Former Minister Alan Milburn’s report warns that Britain is at risk of a ‘lost generation’, with more than a million young people not in work, education, or training (NEETs). That number is expected to rise over the next five years…
Our Head to Head series brings together senior leaders for candid conversations on the opportunities and challenges facing organisations today. In this latest edition our CEO, Jo Causon interviews James MacBeth, Managing Director at Auto Windscreens, exploring leadership, governance and…
The warm weather this week, beyond being a struggle at points, has finally signalled the beginning of summer and is a clear reflection on the impact of climate change! The holiday season feels to be of even greater importance this…