THE dramatic fall in the London stock market gave gave plenty of investors the jitters this week. But that is more down to international financial markets rather than how domestic business is fairing. There appears to be some real confidence in the regional business community. A couple of weeks ago I was chatting to Will […]
I HAD the opportunity to host a question and answer session with former Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King last week. Our audience were senior figures from Jaguar Land Rover dealerships across the North and, arriving at Rudding Park for the event, I quickly decided to park my car in the far corner of the car
DESPITE it being the “silly season” for news, the Government chose to make two business announcements this week. Firstly it revealed its “blueprint” for how the £13bn Northern Powerhouse agenda will “transform” the North. This blueprint apparently sets out the plans for improving transport links throughout the North and Midlands and transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin
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INTERESTING news this week that financial services firm EY is preparing to remove academic qualifications from its entry criteria for job candidates. The move, which will apply from next year onwards, follows an 18 month analysis of entry requirements by the Big Four accountancy firm. From 2016 it will no longer require candidates to have
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