NatWest’s recent return to private ownership provides a moment of closure, and a chance to reflect on the lessons we have learned, 16 years after the Government stepped in to rescue what was then called the RBS Group. As the…
Since the new US administration was formed in January, it has certainly been a rollercoaster ride. If anything, the pace of change and upheaval only seems to be increasing rather than settling down. In particular, the continually shifting and unfolding…
We are living in one of the most volatile, unpredictable and geopolitically uncertain environments for many decades. At the same time, the economy continues to be challenged, the cost of living is still high, and many consumers remain financially squeezed…
Like many of you, I was fascinated and shocked by the Post Office drama that aired on ITV recently and have been following the real-world fallout throughout this week. In years to come, I suspect this story will become an…
It’s that time of the year again; the dusk is creeping in earlier, the leaves are changing palette, and we are feeling the first cold pinch of winter. Changing seasons aside, it is also when we as business leaders consider…
This past week we saw an all-too familiar story in the UK headlines – a weekend of disruption, confusion, and ‘chaos’ for holidaymakers and travellers alike due to an air traffic control issue across the country. Following a spring and…
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…
As we approach the Easter break, I hope you get a chance for some time off to relax and recharge. Easter is traditionally a time to celebrate new beginnings and hope for the future. After the ongoing crisis of a…
Our latest deep-dive research report on Customer Behaviour launched last week made for fascinating reading. The research shows a complex and evolving customer landscape, with some important changes in behaviour that businesses need to reflect on and respond to. There…