Sir Rocco Forte, the luxury hotelier behind Rocco Forte Hotels, has criticised the current government’s “anti-growth” policies, warning that they are pushing Britain back to the economic challenges of the 1970s.
Category: Freelancer Opinion & Insights
Opinion and thought leadership from freelancers, small business experts and solo entrepreneurs shaping the UK’s independent economy.
Why I Am Backing Kamala Harris in the US Presidential Election
I’ll say it straight: I’m backing Kamala Harris for President of the United States. Yes, you read that right.
Should UK Business Owners Be Worried About Rachel Reeves’ First Budget?
As the leaves turn crisp and golden this October, the nation’s business owners will be bracing themselves for a political event that could redefine their future: the unveiling of Rachel Reeves’ first budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Angela Rayner’s Fair Work Agency: The Cure Worse Than the Disease?
Labour’s proposed Fair Work Agency aims to bolster workers’ rights, but is it setting up law-abiding businesses for failure? The balance between regulation and business growth is more precarious than ever.
Universities are not nurseries for people who ‘don’t fancy going out to work’, says former MP
A former Conservative MP has said fewer people should be going to university, saying they are not nurseries for people who don’t fancy going out to work.
Biden’s Exit: The Right Move for the Democratic Party and the World
Joe Biden’s decision to step away from the 2024 US Presidential election is not only the right personal choice, given his obvious age-ravaged frailty, but the right decision for the Democratic Party.
Universal credit tax rate hindering employment efforts, says Blick Rothenberg
Blick Rothenberg urges the Government to relax the 55% Universal Credit tax rate to effectively reduce unemployment and underemployment.
Nothing in the King’s Speech: A Call to Arms for Entrepreneurs
In a world where rhetoric is as valued as policy, one might expect a regal missive such as the King’s Speech to brim with assurances and incentives for our nation’s entrepreneurial spirits.
Could Labour’s plan to put VAT on private schools lead to parents ‘Finding Religion’
Ah, the Labour Party, ever the beacon of fairness and redistribution, has yet again graced us with a stroke of genius. This time, it’s a plan to slap a VAT on private schools, those bastions of privilege and top-tier education.
JD Vance as Trump’s Running Mate: A Climate Policy Collision Course?
The announcement of JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate for the 2024 presidential election isn’t just another headline—it’s a potential turning point with far-reaching implications for both America and the world.
The Importance of Speed in PR: A Wake-Up Call for UK SMEs
In the fast-paced world of public relations, timing is everything. As someone who has spent years navigating the intricacies of media relations and crisis management, I cannot stress enough how critical speed is when it comes to getting your name featured in news stories.
Starmer finishing work at 6pm on Fridays: It’s Just Virtue Signalling!
“It’s just virtue signalling,” McGregor stated bluntly. “The PM is making a statement for the sake of it rather than saying something he actually believes is possible. Of course, he’s going to work past 6pm; it’s the nature of the job
Keir Starmer PM – is he a force for good?
All politicians are liars. None of them can be trusted. Really? Is this true? I don’t think so. For sure, there is room for improvement in the general trustworthiness of our political leaders.
The new Government must put partnership at the heart of its first 100 days
Major reforms planned to skills and employment policy will require careful consultation, warns the CIPD, UK’s HR body
Rachel Reeves has already been backed into a corner
If the Labour Party are to follow through with the tax proposals in their General Election manifesto, Rachel Reeves has already been backed into a corner.
