Why is Birmingham City Council Bankrupt – and Could it Have Been Avoided?
Ask someone what Birmingham leads the world in, and “government” is unlikely to top the list. Yet unlike the six other councils that have gone
Ask someone what Birmingham leads the world in, and “government” is unlikely to top the list. Yet unlike the six other councils that have gone
U.S President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reached agreements on several high-stakes issues at their highly anticipated meeting in South Korea on Thursday.
On Wednesday 22nd October, Labour MP for Newport West and Islwyn Ruth Jones, joined Chair of the 1987 Committee Fatima Kamara, for an ‘In Conversation’ webinar hosted by Chamber UK and Politics UK. Their discussion spanned Welsh and national affairs, health, the environment, immigration and economic growth, and Jones provided a refreshingly honest, open and personalised perspective on current affairs.
At a Birmingham-based summit on regional investment, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced her plans to abolish ‘needless form filling’ in order to accelerate economy growth. She described the plan’s focus on ‘simpler corporate rules’ – rules which will ease the burden on small businesses to register and submit data to Companies House. Tim Flagg, CEO of UKAI, expressed his support for the agenda, as he believes deregulation of AI will streamline and enhance its growth and development potential, without needless bureaucracy hampering the progress of innovators.
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Jeremy Hunt recently sat down with UKAI CEO Tim Flagg to discuss his new book ‘Can We Be Great Again?: Why a Dangerous World Needs Britain’. Their conversation also covered themes such as political pessimism, technology and Great Britain’s status as a global superpower. Hunt emphasised his belief in the fact that national greatness lies in the ability to adapt, innovate, and lead.
At the Conservative Party Conference, the Get Britain Growing reception on October 5th featured speeches by Shadow Chancellor, Sir Mel Stride MP and Dame Caroline Dinenage MP.
On Thursday 11th September, Chamber Group, Curia and UKAI heard from Bill Esterson, MP for Sefton Central, at the Get Britain Growing: North West Conference. Esterson’s pride at the North West’s successful development was immediately tacit: ‘We really are at the forefront of what is happening nationally’. But, the ubiquitous political caveat abides: more can always be done – ‘there is a massive opportunity right now for the foreseeable future’.
On Thursday 11th September, Chamber Group, Curia and UKAI heard from Aphra Brandreth MP, Councillor Judish Derbyshire, Laura Randall, the head of Business Development at NOCN Group, and Chamber UK’s Ben Howlett at the ‘Get Britain Growing’ North West Conference. During their panel discussion, the speakers explored Liverpool’s role in driving regional and national economic growth, and its symbiotic relationship with AI and technology.
On Thursday 11th September, Chamber Group, Curia and UKAI heard from a panel comprising Tim Flagg, CEO of UKAI, Councillor James Hansen, and Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins at the Get Britain Growing: North West Conference. The panel discussed development and growth in the Liverpool City Region, with local leaders, councillors, and policymakers exploring how economic growth can directly improve residents’ lives through improved housing, skill development, and sustainable and equitable innovation.
On Thursday 11th September, Chamber Group, Curia and UKAI heard from Councillor Barbara Murray, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, at the Get Britain Growing: North West Conference and Dinner, at Aintree Racecourse, where she spoke of her city’s diversity, cultural impact, and economic growth.
Liverpool Metropolitan Mayor discusses his ambitious plans for growth in the Liverpool region.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has today announced the development of two new carbon capture facilities, as part of the government’s mission
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