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: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
How strong is your business partnership?
Some business partnerships are just meant to be and last for many years, even after the namesakes have long left the business. Think M&S, founded in 1884 by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer. But not all business founders have as much enduring success.
Lack of Government Support Could See a Significant Reduction in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Innovation plays a vital role in ensuring a strong and successful economy, and therefore, is hugely beneficial to the government.
Perception is your reality
Perception is a powerful force that influences how we view the world and, in turn, how the world views us. Today’s environment is saturated with social media and influencers covering all areas of the market, leading to perception becoming even more critical for a brands success.
5 people who inspired you during the early stages of business development
My business and work combine a variety of disciplines, including professional organising and decluttering, the psychology of people’s relationship to their home, and interior and spatial design. As a result, the range of people who have influenced and inspired me are also quite a diverse bunch.
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.
Growing the right way
Good growth: the interconnection between shareholder and stakeholder value, where social, economic and environmental factors combine to create sustainable change.
AI, a helping hand for businesses when moderating content
In today’s digital age, billions of pieces of content are uploaded to online platforms and websites each day.
50 Years in Business: Balancing Heritage and Legacy
Reaching the milestone of 50 years in business has been no small feat. It all started as a one-man operation after a global career with large corporations.
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.