I’m not a big fan of politics (with a big or small ‘p’), or of politicians, but when I was asked this week to attend an event to discuss the economic future of the region – that IS something I am interested in. So I went to what was the old St Johns College (now […]
Why is it still so hard for women to get to the top?
Despite the fact that there is a big focus on women on boards, despite the fact that open discrimination against women is on the decline, despite the fact that a new generation has a different perspective, it is still a sad fact that things are not improving. However, the IBR 2012 survey shows that just […]
Burka Ban in France – a Political Smokescreen ??
Burka Ban in France – a Political Smokescreen ?? There has been much media noise around the ban on the Niqab in France that came into play this week. There are very passionate arguments on both sides – at the bottom are a selection of comments taken from the BBC website – all of whom […]
Vince Cable Answers My Question on Radio 4 – well nearly!
Last Monday, along with other Greater Manchester Chamber members – I was interviewed for the Eddie Mair News show on Radio 4 (between 5 and 6pm) – you might be able to still get it on the iPlayer if so fast forward to about 24 and 31 minutes I think. Anyway – the long and […]