Grown-up politics means answering difficult questions Simon Neville If Starmer is serious about restoring trust he should end the era of client journalism and face up to real scrutiny from people who know what they’re talking about, says Simon Neville “You’re very keen. Would you like to ask a question?” So said the new Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the end of her first [...]
Politicians have misread the room over Shein Simon Neville Growth-hungry MPs are welcoming Shein’s big bucks plans to list on the London Stock Exchange, but there’s growing unease among the people who really matter – investors, says Simon Neville Whenever the City and Westminster clash, it is usually because the former wants the latter to be more lenient. The cries of “you’re stifling competition!” [...]
National service will damage the economy Simon Neville Forcing every 18-year-old into unpaid national service will harm our already decimated hospitality, retail and leisure sectors
Is Westminster leading a workplace revolution? The noes have it May 15, 2024 After MPs voted to ban politicians who’ve been arrested from parliament, Westminster has gone further than the law dictates, so should other employers follow suit? Asks Simon Neville Earlier this week MPs voted to approve new rules that would see politicians banned from the Parliamentary estate if they are arrested for a serious sexual or [...]
Sunak’s clampdown on ‘sick note culture’ is Back to Basics 2.0 – and it may end as badly May 1, 2024 Sunak’s clampdown on 'sick note culture' has the whiff of John Major’s Back to Basics… and risks the same results, writes Simon Neville.
Take it from someone with ADHD – we’re not all lazy attention-seekers April 17, 2024 ADHD is the perfect target for today's media, but calling the surge in diagnoses a "trend" won't help today's workforce, writes Simon Neville.
Trying to manage a PR crisis? Here’s some advice April 3, 2024 Managing a communications crisis is a delicate operation; kicking and screaming won't get you anywhere, writes Simon Neville.
‘I love meetings!’ said nobody ever. So why are we all so addicted? March 20, 2024 The corporate world's obsession with meetings has gone too far, it's time to imagine another way, says Simon Neville.
Dear business leaders and PRs, here’s what not to do this Budget day March 6, 2024 It's Budget day and everyone wants a piece of the action - which can lead to some fool's errors. Here's what do avoid, according to Simon Neville.
Whatever you think of him, the former Post Office boss has guts February 21, 2024 The war of words that has erupted between the ex-Post Office chair and Kemi Badenoch is a welcome example of character, writes Simon Neville.
