The New Government

Boris Johnson’s decision to call a December general election for the first time in just under a century was deemed a gamble by the press. If so, it clearly paid off. But was it luck or was it part of a well-executed plan? Audley’s Chris Wilkins shares his opinions about the new Conservative government’s success and what we should expect from their upcoming tenure.

With the after effects of the financial crisis, the rise of populist politics, a renewed focus on social issues and major upheavals such as Brexit, the 2010s were a tough decade for businesses and business leaders. Business columnist and former government adviser, Jimmy McLoughlin, sets out what businesses must do to respond.

Labour after Corbyn

The scale of Labour’s defeat in the December general election was such that it begged the questions: was Jeremy Corbyn the problem, a leader the country didn’t want to get behind? Or does the entire party need a shake up to stand any chance of regaining their lost seats in the future?

As we start the New Year, it is clear that sustainability can’t be just a bolton to business-as-usual. Around the world, countries are responding to the climate challenge, new technologies are emerging to disrupt traditional business models and customers’ expectations are increasing ever upwards.

Omotenashi. If you did not know this word before, in 2020 you will. The Omotenashi Association defines it as, “a traditional Japanese way of hospitality with the most dedicated and exquisite manners…