On Britain beyond Brexit and the future of Conservatism
THE END-OF-AUSTERITY message has certainly got through to the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS). On June 10th the CPS launched “Britain Beyond Brexit”, a new collection of essays
On Change UK’s inadequacies, political agreements and missing Scots
I WAS much impressed by Heidi Allen’s first speech when she left the Conservative Party to join the Independent Group, now known as the Change UK Party. How could the Conservativ
On “Fleabag”, a Corbyn government and Kenneth Clarke’s tandoori moments
I FINALLY GOT round to watching a few episodes of “Fleabag” to see what all the fuss is about. A few good scenes, I thought, and a magnificently disgusting character with a bea
On “Game of Thrones”, Conservatism, Israel and Lidl
By BAGEHOT “GAME of Thrones”, which, in case you hadn’t noticed, returned for its eighth and final season this week, has already had a profound impact on the television indus
Money, Flexibility, Development? Figuring Out What Employees Really Value
January 17, 2023 Even in a slowing economy, the battle to attract and retain talent persists. But employers need to look beyond what people are currently demanding — whethe
4 Ideas to Beat the New Year Doldrums
Studies have found January to be the least-productive month of the year, and this year, the problem is compounded by headline-making layoffs, so-called quiet quitting, and a broade
8 Questions to Ask Before Selecting a New Board Leader
Too many companies don’t apply the same rigor and analysis to selecting a board leader as they would for a new chief executive — and yet in today’s environment, board leaders
Managing Your Emotions After Being Laid Off
It is easy to feel embarrassed, guilty, frustrated, or angry when you’ve suffered a job loss. But if you recognize that many layoffs aren’t the slightest bit personal, it can h
UK inflation falls for second consecutive month as fuel prices ease
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