The opportunity to unlock the potential of the North has come

By Paul King

The delivery of the first Conservative Queen’s speech in almost 20 years marked a significant moment for the UK, with the government committing itself to introduce legislation with the aim to rebalance the economic recovery through the devolution of power and the creation of a “Northern Powerhouse”.

Addressing the UK’s skills gap: Where should we start

By Shane Schutte

Businesses are planning to create jobs in every region of the UK this year as the recovery continues, but many are concerned that the nation’s growing skills gap, which has the potential to leave many jobs unfilled, has become the number one workforce threat to the long-term health of the economy.