As someone who is not a dedicated follower of the Beautiful Game, IÂ need to be careful about dispensing any particular wisdom on this summerâs World Cup. However, Spainâs 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 Britainâs 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 weâre 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 â rarely more so than when the keys to Number 10 are changing hands. As the UK faces the prospect of its seventh…
The operating environment for businesses today is characterised more than ever before by fragmentation, uncertainty, and polarisation, something I delve into in this monthâs blog post. While some organisations and sectors are in growth mode, others are facing a battle for…
When asked what made the job of prime minister difficult, Harold Macmillan is reported to have once replied, âEvents, dear boy, eventsâ. I wouldnât be surprised if the current PM, along with the Chancellor, were feeling something similar at the…
Productivity has been a national question for a long time now as the country searches for meaningful economic growth. But as much as productivity is about industry-level outputs and GDP, it is also an issue that rests with each one…
There has been a lot of news recently about the growing number of young people not in employment, education or training, or âNEETsâ. Recent figures suggest that there are almost 1m NEETs aged 16-24 in the UK, across all levels…
Despite an optimistic start to the year, the UK now faces yet more economic headwinds as global uncertainty continues. Whether itâs the conflict in Iran, rising protectionism or supply chain shocks - events this year have undeniably impeded UK growth…