Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England. We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com. Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Today we have Philippa Oldham, Stakeholder Engagement Director at Advanced Propulsion Centre UK and Harvey Morton, founder and managing director at Harvey Morton Digital.Later our reporter, Joss, will be speaking with Chris Beaumont, Partner at Clive Owen LLP Chartered Accountants.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast.Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. We help scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio today, we have Simon Ruck, managing director at MAC International and Andrew Haley, Chartered Financial Planner at Active Chartered Financial Planners. Down the line we have Hannah Slaughter, senior economist at the Resolution Foundation.Later our producer Harry will be speaking with Tom Dower, Principal at South Durham UTC.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Today both are guests are joining us via zoom. we have Gareth Hoyle, Managing Director at Marketing Signals, and Andy Lord, Founding Director of Hydrogen Safe.Later our reporter, Joss, speaks with Rachel Deans, Group Head of Learning & Organisational Development at Salutem Care and Education.

Welcome to the Northern Business PodcastEach week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Both our guests are down the line today. We have John Wiles, Managing Director at Simply Asset Finance and Andrew Lane, Managing Director at Union Industries, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke industrial doors.Later, our reporter Josh Mason talks to Dr David Moore, CEO at the British Constructional Steelwork Association, and Chris Lister, Commercial Manager at Farrat.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Both our guests are down the line today. We have Dr Sophie Dale-Black - Director at British Business Bank, and Tom Mercer - Commercial Director at GAIN LINELater our reporter Joss Havakin will be speaking with Philip Cunliffe, Business Editor at Insider Media

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast.Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio today we have Alasdair Greig, director at North Star Ventures and down the line is Matthew Stephens, a Property Development Director with over 25 years’ experience in the market and also president of Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce.Later our reporter Joss speaks to Joshy Jin, Co-Founder of WowzaBox.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. In the studio today we have Graham Soult, retail expert and chair of Durham Business Group and founder of Canny Insights.Later in the programme, Joss Havakin will be speaking with entrepreneur Mike Racz and Karl Pemberton, Managing Director at Active Chartered Financial Planners, about their aid mission to Ukraine.You can support the "Driving Change: Mission to Aid Ukraine" cause here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/xqcnp3-ukraine-christmas-appeal

Welcome to the last episode of Northern Business Podcast for 2023!Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.For our final episode of the year we have Margaret Bradshaw, Chief Buttoneer at Red Button Marketing and Training in the studio, and down the line, we have Andy Butt Head of Business Development and Commercial for Reliance Precision and James Brougham, Senior Economist at Make UK.Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year, and we'll see you in 2024!

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.comI’m Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. We help scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Down the line, we have Dr James Callaghan Regional Director Northern, Yorkshire & Humber at The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and entrepreneur and consultant, Ammar Mirza CBE.Later in the programme, Jamie will be speaking with Louisa Harrison-Walker, Chair of Sheffield Chamber of Commerce.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio today we have Mike Hughes, Business and Commercial Editor at The Northern Echo, and down the line, we have Sarah Slaven, Managing Director at Business Durham.Later in the programme, our reporter, Joss Havakin will be speaking with North West-based Ian Rippin, from MCS.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio today we have Ben Quaintrell, managing director at My Property Box. Down the line, we have Delphine Strauss, Economics Correspondent at the Financial Times. And later, our reporter Joss Havakin will be speaking with Alice McCullagh, Managing Director at Rosedene Nurseries.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio today we have Pamela Petty, founder of Entreprenising and Karl Pemberton, Managing Director of Active Financial Planners, and down the line, we have Robert Forrester, CEO at Vertu Motors

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio today we have Sim Hall - Founder and Managing Director Populus Select Recruitment, and down the line, we have Ben Zaranko - Senior Research Economist at Institute for Fiscal StudiesLater, our reporter Josh will be speaking with Dr Arnab Basu, CEO at Kromek.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio today we have Gary Giles, Founder of OGEL, the UK's leading eco-friendly garden building specialists. As featured on BBC2's Your Home Made Perfect and Dragon’s Den.Down the line, we have Naomi Timperley, Innovation Director at Merseyway Innovation Centre.Later, my colleague Joss will be speaking with Chris McDonald, the Chief Executive at Materials Processing Institute.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast.Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio today we have Tom Nightingale, Dogger Bank Wind Farm Stakeholder Manager, which will soon be the world's largest offshore wind farm. Down the line, we have Adam Herbert, CEO and Co-founder at Manchester-based Go Live Data, an award-winning team of data marketing experts that launched in 2020 now working with household names such as Amazon, AxA and Premier line.Later, our reporter Joss will be speaking with Salvia Mirza, Managing Director at Resonant Consulting, a UK firm which fuses traditional management consulting principles with the disruptive power of artificial intelligence.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast.Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.This week, in the studio today we have Bob Borthwick, Director at Scott Bros, the family-owned and family-grown recycling, haulage and plant hire business established in Thornaby-on-Tees more than 50 years ago.And down the line, we have Martin Hathaway, Managing Director of the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, which serves the Halifax, Huddersfield and Wakefield business communities to drive growth among businesses of all sizes across the districts, by providing relevant and valuable support.Later, our reporter Joss will be speaking with Stephen Patterson, CEO of NE1, which manages the Newcastle Business Improvement District - a business-led initiative which aims to champion Newcastle city centre, increase its competitiveness and ensure it maintains its position as one of the UK’s leading cities.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England. We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. In the studio today we have Simon Priestley, Director at Savage Silk, a multi-disciplinary legal firm offering comprehensive and friendly commercial and private client advice. Later, our reporter Joss will be speaking with Fraser Brown, a friend of the podcast and the founder of Motorvise.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.This week, in the studio today we have Steven Hugill, Editor of the North East Times Magazine, and own the line, we have Jonathan Potter, UK North Managing Director of Sullivan & Stanley, an award-winning specialist change consulting firm, who have consulted great northern businesses including Manchester Airport, and PZ Cussons. Later in the programme, our reporter Jamie Collis will be speaks to delegates from the recent North East Future Resources Conference.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio today we have Stephen Priestley, Director at Logic-i, specialist consultants in the construction and industrial sectors.Down the line, we have Samantha Johnson who is Managing Director at Avalon Homes, a family run business specialising in luxury homeware and of the recently acquired Cumbria-based Pintail Candles.Later, our reporter Joss will be speaking with Great North Air Ambulance.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio today we have John Elliott, Chairman of Ebac, the manufacturer of heat pumps and dehumidifiers, as well as the only manufacturer in the UK of washing machines.Also in the studio we have Pat Cambage, an innovation and growth specialist, who supports innovative businesses from a wide range of sectors to grow further and scale.And down the line we have Katy Moss, Managing Director of Trent Refractories, a Scunthorpe-based and family-owned manufacturer and supplier of bespoke refractory solutions, supplying the UK market and beyond.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services; some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.This week, in the studio, we have Jason Oakes, Sales Director at 0800 Repair and Oakes Energy Services Ltd.Down the line we have Jack Sutcliffe, CEO and co-founder of Power Sheds, and, also down the line, we have Julian Jessop, an independent economist with more than thirty-five years of experience gained in the public sector, the City and consultancy. He also writes for the Financial Times, The Telegraph and is a regular commentator on TV.

While the main show is taking a break over summer, the team at Recognition PR are recording some shorter bonus episodes in their podcast studio. Expect some interesting insights from interviews with people from across a wide range of businesses, industries and sectors. This week Caroline Walker speaks to Dr Huw Williams from Yarm School about A-Level/GCSE results and the post-pandemic exam landscape.

While the main show is taking a break over summer, the team at Recognition PR are recording some shorter bonus episodes in their podcast studio. Expect some interesting insights from interviews with people from across a wide range of businesses, industries and sectors. This week Jamie Collis speaks to David Land from the North East STEM Foundation about plans to open three new free elite sixth forms in the region.

While the main show is taking a break over summer, the team at Recognition PR are recording some shorter bonus episodes in their podcast studio. Expect some interesting insights from interviews with people from across a wide range of businesses, industries and sectors. Graham Robb kicks off the Summer Bonus bonanza with Salvia Mirza from Resonant Consulting, an AI-focused start-up based in Newcastle, committed to solving complex problems using the power of artificial intelligence.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we will be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England. We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.com.In the studio, we have Helen Anderson, Head of Learning at the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA), the national training provider of thermal insulation, and down the line, we have Steve Butler, Chief Executive of Punter Southall Aspire, a consultancy business that unites employee benefit consultancy, workplace savings and individual financial advice. Later, our reporter Joss will be talking with Jason Oakes, Sales Director at PHS Home Solutions and 0800 Repair.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we'll be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at Vertu Motors .comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services, some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Both of our guests are down the line again this week, we have Vicki Taylor, director of debt finance for the north at Growth Lending, a B2B lender specialising in SMEs based in Manchester, and Tony Wells, founder and managing director of Merit, and award-winning construction firm based in Northumberland. And later our reporter, Joss Havakin, will be talking to Stewart Dickson of Weardale Lithium.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we'll be talking to people active in business and the economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services, some are featured on this podcast. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.This week, in the studio we have Vicky Wilson, founder and CEO of bereavement admin service Settld, which is based in Sunderland, and down the line we have Chris Wiltshire, Head of the North West Office at UK private and commercial bank, Arbuthnot Latham. And later our reporter Joss Havakin will be taking to Donna James from Populus Select about increased wages and recruitment in STEM.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we'll be talking to people active in business and economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at Vertu Motors .comOur host Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services, some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Both of our guests are down the line today, we have Gillian Howard, an employment law specialist and the author of ‘Secrets and lies – tales of an employment lawyer’, and Stephen Wright, managing director of Thorite, an air and fluid power specialist based in Bradford.And later our reporter, Joss Havakin, will be taking to Fergus Laird from Naylors Gavin Black about its recent award successes and the future of commercial property.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we'll be talking to people active in business and economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at Vertu Motors .comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services, some are featured on this podcast. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio, we have Louise Horsefield, Head of Fundraising and Engagement at The Percy Hedley Foundation, a disability charity based in North Tyneside, and down the line we have Martin Bleasby, chief operating officer of EnergyForce, a sustainable energy company based in Beverly. And later our reporter Joss Havakin will be taking to NE1 about its bid to renew the Business Improvement District.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we be talking to people active in business and economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at Vertu Motors .comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services, some are featured on this podcast. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio this week, we have Danielle Croce, a director at Intasite, specialists in health and safety inductions for secure and hazardous sites. And down the line we have Mike Roberts, managing director of PMG Print Management, a production independent print management business. And later our reporter Joss Havakin will be taking to the NE Stem Foundation about Women in Engineering Day.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we be talking to people active in business and economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors .comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR, one of longest established PR firms in the North of England. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services, some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Both of our guests are down the line today. We have Sharon Lane, managing director of Tees Components, a heavy engineering company based in North Skelton, and we also have Fhaheen Khan, senior economist at Make UK, which gives a voice to the manufacturing and engineer sectors across the country.And later our reporter Joss Havakin will be taking to solicitor John Howe about how your capital gains tax could be affected if you work from home.

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we be talking to people active in business and economy about the big issues driving growth in the North of England.We are sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at Vertu Motors .comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR, one of longest established PR firms in the North of England. We help scores of businesses promote their products and services, some are featured on this podcast.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.This week we have in the studio, Karl Pemberton, managing director of Active Chartered Financial Planners in Stockton on Tees, and down the line we have Sian Gabbidon, winner of series 14 of The Apprentice and CEO of Sian-Marie. And later in the programme our producer Joss Havakin talks to business sales and finance brokers, Bolton-based Hilton Smythe.

Welcome to Northern Business Podcast, formerly Business Unmuted, sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers.Check out its website at Vertu Motors .comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR, one of longest established PR firms in the North of England Each week we'll be talking to people in business and economic experts about the big issues affecting the region.Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio we have Aman Chahal, CEO at TaperedPlus based in Stockton, which designs and supplies flat roof and insulation solutions. And down the line we have Charles Maltby, programme director of Huddersfield Unlimited, the business-led organisation that stands for the town of Huddersfield. Also down the line we have Karl Beckett, founder of Care2Inspire and a renowned resilience coach based in County Durham

Welcome to the first episode of Northern Business Podcast, formerly Business Unmuted) sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at Vertu Motors .com Our host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR, one of longest established PR firms in the North of England. Each week we’ll be talking to people in business and economic experts about the big issues affecting the region. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio this week, we have Elaine Stroud, chief executive officer of Entrepreneurs’ Forum, one of the biggest networks for entrepreneurs in the North East.And down the line we have Andy Ward, Market senior partner for Leeds and Bradford at PwC, who has been working on the business case for social mobility in his region. Also down the line we have Rob Parsons, the Northern Agenda Editor at Reach PLC and the presenter of the Northern Agenda Podcast

Welcome to Business Unmuted – the Northern Business Podcast, sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at Vertu Motors .comYour usual host Graham Robb is away today and has asked Nicky Jolley to step in for him.Nicky's business, HR2DAY works with a huge range of clients in all kinds of sectors, so she's gained some amazing insights over the years into how different business and sectors operate.Make sure you never miss an episode of Business Unmuted by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio, we have David Land, founder and trustee of the NE STEM Foundation, a charity that aims to advance the education of young people in the North East in STEM subjects, and down the line we have Dr Roger Gewolb, a Financial Entrepreneur, lending expert and champion for fairness throughout the consumer finance industry.

Welcome to Business Unmuted – the Northern Business Podcast, sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers.Check out its website at Vertu Motors .comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. The 70 plus clients we represent have a turnover of approximately £6billion and around 30,000 staff, so we’re perfectly ato discuss the economic climate.Make sure you never miss an episode of Business Unmuted by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio, we have Ben Quaintrell, founder and managing director at My Property Box in Darlington, which offers an end-to-end property service for landlords.And down the line we have author and financial journalist, Iona Bain, the UK's leading millennial money expertAlso down the line we have Nathan Spencer, director at UKREiiF - The UK's Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum

Welcome to Business Unmuted – the Northern Business Podcast, sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers.Check out its website at Vertu Motors .comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. The 70 plus clients we represent have a turnover of approximately £6billion and around 30,000 staff, so we’re perfectly placed to discuss the economic climate.Make sure you never miss an episode of Business Unmuted by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio this week we have Tim Bailey, head of practice at xsite architecture LLP, an architectural design service based in Newcastle.Also in the studio, we have Sam Harrison, managing director at Middlesbrough-based Animmersion, which designs digital visualisation tools including VR and holograms.And down the line we have, Martin McTague, national chair at Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

Welcome to Business Unmuted – the Northern Business Podcast, sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at Vertu Motors .comOur host is Graham Robb and he has owned Recognition PR for nearly 35 years.We have 75 clients based across the UK, who between them have a turnover of approximately £6billion and around 30,000 staff.We’re at the front line of the business community, and perfectly placed to discuss the economic climate.Make sure you never miss an episode of Business Unmuted by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.In the studio we have Graham Soult, a high street expert and the founder of retail consultancy cannyinsights.com. Down the line we have Stephen Patterson, chief executive of Newcastle NE1, the Newcastle business improvement district, the biggest BID in the UK, and also down the line we have, John Ashmore, editor of CapX, the news hub for the Centre for Policy Studies.

Welcome to Business Unmuted, sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailersCheck out its website at Vertu Motors .comOur host is Graham Robb and he's owned Recognition PR for nearly 35 years.We have 75 clients in multiple sectors based across the UK, who between them have a turnover of approximately £6billion and who employ around 30,000 staff.We’re at the front line of the business community, and perfectly placed to discuss the economic climate. Today we have two women who have great knowledge of the retail sector in different parts of the north of England In the studio we have Sim Hall, managing director of Populus Select, which specialises in matching professionals to organisations in the science, technology, engineering sectors worldwideDown the line we have Sharon Appleby, chief executive of the Sunderland business improvement district, which has invested more than £3m into the city centre. And also down the line we have, Nicky Chance-Thompson, CEO of The Piece Hall Trust and Deputy Chair of the Mayor of West Yorkshire’s Culture Committee. .

Welcome to Business Unmuted, sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailersCheck out its website at Vertu Motors .comOur host is Graham Robb and he's owned Recognition PR for nearly 35 years.We have 75 clients in multiple sectors based across the UK, who between them have a turnover of approximately £6billion and who employ around 30,000 staff.We’re at the front line of the business community, and perfectly placed to discuss the economic climate.In the studio today we have Ian Dormer CBE, director at Rosh Engineering, who works in the power engineering sector, as well as wearing a number of non-executive director and chairperson hats. Down the line we have Alice McCullagh, a director at Rosedene, a nursery provider with 10 settings across Tees Valley and North Yorkshire.And joining us all the way from the USA, Chelsey Newmyer, a podcaster and productivity and time management coach who specialises in working with small businesses.

Welcome to Business Unmuted, which today is coming live from Vertu BMW in Teesside.Thanks to our sponsor Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers.Check out its website at VertuMotors .comOur host is Graham Robb and he's owned Recognition PR for nearly 35 years.Recognition has 75 clients in multiple sectors based across the UK, who between them have a turnover of approximately £6billion and who employ around 30,000 staff.We’re at the front line of the business community, and perfectly placed to discuss the economic climate.We’re broadcasting live on 15th March 2023 and a couple of hours ago, the Chancellor gave his first full budget since taking on the job in the autumn last year. I’m joined by a panel of business experts to give their reactions to today’s announcement.For our live on location special our guests are:· Robert Forrester, CEO of Vertu Motors PLC· Cllr Mieka Smiles, Deputy Mayor of Middlesbrough and Executive Member for Children's Services· Dr Arnab Basu, CEO and founder of Kromek Group plc· Pamela Petty, Founder of Entreprenising

Welcome to Business Unmuted, sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers.Check out its website at Vertu Motors .comYour host is Graham Robb, who has owned Recognition PR for nearly 35 years.Recognition has 75 clients in multiple sectors based across the UK, who between them have a turnover of approximately £6billion and who employ around 30,000 staff.We’re at the front line of the business community, and perfectly placed to discuss the economic climate.Today, in the studio we have Bob Borthwick, director at Scott Bros, one of North East England’s leading recycling businesses, and down the line we have Ben Zaranko, senior research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, who specialises in health and social care and analysis of UK government fiscal policy and spending decisions and Catherine Harland, founder of Menopause Mentor, who provides menopause awareness training and education for workplaces, to support both managers and employees

Welcome to Business Unmuted, the business podcast for the North of England, sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers. Check out its website at VertuMotors.comYour usual host Graham Robb is busy chairing a panel for the Entrepreneur’s Forum today and has asked Nicky Jolley to step in.Nicky's business, HR2day, works with a huge range of clients in all kinds of sectors. So I’ve gained some amazing insights over the years into how different business and sectors operate.Our guests today are: Jeni Smith, Founder of NetKno, which helps people and businesses to network smarter. Bianca Robinson, CEO of CEO Sleepout, a national charity which inspires the business community to fight homelessness. Martyn Pullin, a partner at FRP Advisory LLP who is a business rescue expert.

Welcome to Business Unmuted, sponsored by Vertu Motors, one of the UK’s largest motor retailers.Our host is Graham Robb, who has owned Recognition PR for nearly 35 years.With 75 successful private sector clients across the UK, we’re at the front line of the business community, and perfectly placed to discuss the economic climate.In the studio, we have Fraser Brown, managing director of MotorVise, which offers a comprehensive range of services to automotive dealers in the UK. Down the line, we have Skylar McKeith, head of immigration team at Mackrell Solicitors. She is experienced corporate and business immigration lawyer and a frequent commentator on GB News. We also have Fhaheen Khan, senior economist at Make UK, which gives a voice to the manufacturing and engineer sectors across the country.

Today's Business Unmuted is an energy special!The price of electricity and gas has been a sticking point for many businesses during the energy crisis, with many having to innovate to stay afloat. Today we'll talk about the government's new scheme to help businesses with their bills, hear some accounts of how businesses are faring, and discuss how, through battery technology, businesses could start to produce and store their own energy.Our panel today is: Alex Hunter of Sherwood Power, Laurence Beardmore of the York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Andrew Donald of Powerstar, and John Harper of Inspired PLC. We also have a message from Joanne Leng MBE from NOF.

At Business Unmuted, we know that community engagement is incredibly important, and on this episode our guests include a business leader who is passionate for businesses to engage with the world outside their walls and two charity leaders.The discussion this week centres around why corporate social responsibility is so important, and how it can help businesses who commit to it.Taking us through this is Casey Woodward, CEO and Founder of Agrisound, Michelle Cooper the Chief Executive of the County Durham Community Foundation, and Helen Hunter, the CEO of Age UK Darlington and North Yorkshire.

Following a report from the IMF that said the UK would be going alone into a recession soon, Graham Robb asks our guests this week, do they think the IMF is right?Independent economist Julian Jessop gives us his take on what he thinks lies in store for the country, especially when compared to its peers. Andy Crawford, director at Business Moves Group, tells us how he is seeing the landscape of work and productivity change through his business that helps businesses move premises. Martin Anderson, CEO of Lemon Contact Centre, shines a light on what it is like to compete in the global sector of contact support right now.

On this week’s Business Unmuted we take a look at the IPPR’s report on the state of Levelling Up, how to improve the skills mix of the nation, and consider the state of Britain’s economy.Joining Graham for this episode is Nicky Jolley, founder of HR2day; Darren Winter, company director at Duco Digital and media commentator and former head of media at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Emily Carver, who can often be found on GB News or writing for Conservative Home and The Telegraph.

We are well and truly back in the swing on things for 2023 on Business unmuted.As ever, our host Graham Robb is joined by a panel of expert business people to get an insight into the issues of the week in the business world.This week we take a close look at the property market, touch on the labour market, and discuss how businesses can make use of not just big data, but "small" data too.On the panel we have: Ben Quaintrell, Managing Director of My Property Box, Peter Mitchell from Angels Media, and Dash Tabor, Chief Executive at TUBR.

Business Unmuted is back and we're starting off 2023 in good spirits!In this episode we're taking a look forward at the coming year and taking stock of what might come down the line. There's a lot of doom and gloom in the media, but how are people in business actually feeling?We'll find out with our expert panel: Margaret Bradshaw from Red Button Media and Training, Simon Hartley from Be World Class, and Gareth Smyth from Hilton Smythe Group.The panel discuss how positive they are feeling about the year to come, and how what their plans are to make sure they have a successful year.

It's our final episode of 2022 and we're going out with a look back at the figures that shaped this year, and also taking a look forward to what 2023 will bring the world of business in the UK.As ever, our host Graham Robb is joined by an expert panel to discuss the big data points. They cover inflation, interest rates, the employment rates and GDP. the panel this week is Karl Pemberton, managing director of Active Chartered Financial Planners and chair of the IoD North East (south Region), Lee Watson, tax partner at Clive Owen LLP, and Dr David Cliff, managing director of Gedanken.We'll be back at the start of 2023 with a fresh look at what's on the agenda for the new year!

We are back in the studio this week with a big question. As the Competition and Markets Authority says there is some evidence of "rocket and feather" pricing in the fuel markets, we ask: is fuel too expensive?Also in the spotlight are the growing number of strikes due to take place through the rest of December, and the new workers' right to request flexible working from day one.Helping us navigate through these topics are Dave Land, director at Drive 2 Business, who looks at strategic planning and development in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, Marion Marsland, who is the chief operating officer of Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA), and Stephen Massey, operations manager at Solehawk Ltd, which operates a small group of care homes in Newcastle and Gateshead.

This week's episode is a special one as it was recorded at one of the dealerships of our sponsor Vertu Motors plc.The wonderful Jaguar and Land Rover dealership in Leeds is where we invited our expert panel to join Graham Robb for our discussion this week. Today we have Robert Forrester, the Chief Executive of Vertu Motors plc, Poonam Kaur, Managing Director of FDS Director Services and Chair of IoD West Yorkshire, Chris Burn, Head of Business and Features at The Yorkshire Post, and Charlene Lyons, Chief Executive of Black Sheep Brewery.The main topic up for debate today is whether the UK economy is really looking at a recession?

We have a guest host this week! Graham is away on business in London so Nicky Jolley, founder and owner of HR2day, is leading our discussion today.The main topic of discussion this week is the Chancellor's Autumn Statement and what the impacts will be on businesses and individuals. We also take a look at what issues charities are facing this winter, as well as evaluating how effective the levelling up agenda has been in the North East.To navigate us through these topics we have our expert panel: Brian Aitken, owner and MD of Brian Aitken Associates, Charlie Hoult, the founder of Opencast, and Michelle Cooper MBE, the chief executive of County Durham Community Foundation.

This week we have a special edition of Business Unmuted. Deloitte recently released the 2022 State of the State report, its annual report on government and public services, based on extensive survey results and consultation with public sector leaders. The report details the public's attitude towards government services, levels of taxation and spending, and what people think our government's priorities should be. Guiding us through what the report has to say is Ed Roddis, Director of Public Sector Research at Deloitte.

Business Unmuted is back again with our usual round up of the big topics from the past week in the world of business.This week, Graham Robb and the expert panel will be delving into the upcoming fiscal announcement from the government, taking a look at the funding situation for care homes and the challenges they are facing, as well as considering how business owners and entrepreneurs are handling the recent economic uncertainty.TO navigate us through these issues, we have on our panel: Ben Zaranko from the Institute of Fiscal Studies, Tony Stein from Healthcare Management Solutions, and Elaine Stroud from the Entrepreneurs' Forum.

Graham Robb is back on the sofa again this week to take a look at some of the hot topics in the business world from the past week. On the agenda in this week's episode is general business confidence, both in the North East and across the country, rising interest rates, the UK's first Asian Prime Minister, and the challenges of cyber security facing businesses.Helping to navigate these topics is our expert panel: Karl Pemberton, the managing director of Active Chartered Financial Planners in Stockton and chair for the IoD North East (South region), Sharon Jandu, the director of the Yorkshire Asian Business Association and the managing director at Northern Asian Power Policy Think Tank, and Melanie Oldham OBE, who is the founder and CEO of Bob’s Business, which provides eLearning solutions and director of the Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster.

We are back again to take a look at the latest points of discussion in the world of business.Our host Graham Robb is joined by Cllr Mieka Smiles, Deputy Mayor of Middlesbrough, and Andrew Lane, Managing Director of Union Industries.Together, they chat through what they think of the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and the plans that he has laid out so far, and Levelling Up is back on the table with talk of Investment Zones in the North East. The panel also have a quick look at training and immigration, and how these affect the shape of the workforce at large.

This episode of Business Unmuted (which was recorded 5pm Wednesday 19th October) sees Graham Robb once again joined by an expert business panel to discuss some of the hot topics in the world of business.The points of discussion covered this week include fuel pricing and taxation, how lithium could soon be mined in Weardale and getting inside the mind of your customers.To help navigate these topics this week we welcome Howard Cox, from Fair Fuel UK, Stewart Dickson of Weardale Lithium, and Kate Cooper-Fay from CXY.

It's business as usual on Business Unmuted this week as once again Graham Robb is back to take on the big issues facing the business world this week.In this episode, he, along with our expert panel, will discuss how growth is manifesting in the tech industry, take a look at the Local Digital Capital Index from techUK, and analyse the effects that recent government actions have had on the property market.To navigate us through these topics we are joined by Matt Robinson, Head of Nations and Regions for techUK, and Martin Williamson, Director and Head of Residential Property at Latimer Hinks Solicitors.

In the wake of the Conservative Party Conference, with its twists and turns regarding tax cuts, Graham Robb once again takes a look at the current climate in the world of business.This week he is joined by Julian Jessop and Sam Harrison. Julian Jessop, an independent economist, walks us through his views on the latest policy announcements from the government, how he thinks they could have been handled more effectively, and where he sees the future of the British economy. Sam Harrison is the CEO of Animmersion, a Teesside based business specialising in augmented and virtual reality, and he walks us through what his business does and his insights into running a business in the ever changing landscape of business in Teesside.

Following the Chancellor's "mini-budget" last Friday, our host Graham Robb takes a look at the budget itself, as well as the knock-on effects it has had in the markets.The expert panel at his side this week is Kevin Gaskell, author of "Catching Giants" and business fixer, Pamela Petty, founder of Entreprenising, and Aman Chahal, CEO at TaperedPlus.Together they look at the fiscal measures outlined in the mini-budget, and consider the reactions from financial institutions and the markets.

Ahead of the Chancellor's "Mini-Budget" (or Fiscal Statement) this week, our host Graham Robb takes a look at what could be announced.In a special interview with David Smith, Economics Editor for The Sunday Times, he tells us about what he thinks will and what should be in the statement. We also have our expert panel in, this week featuring Martin Anderson, CEO of Lemon Contact Centre, and Reshma Begun, the FSB Development Manager for the North East of England and the Tees Valley.Together they cover the topics of energy prices (including the details of the Energy Price Guarantee), what will happen to VAT, and the prospect of so-called Investment Zones.

In this episode of Business Unmuted, Graham Robb and guests pay tribute to the late Elizabeth II before going on to discuss the UK's latest labour market statistics and how to fill the record number of vacancies, which could be holding back the economy. He is joined by an expert panel: Donna James, research director at Populus Select; Nicky Jolley, founder of HR2DAY; and Nigel Peacock and Tim Lambert from architect firm SPA Architects Sponsored by Vertu Motors

Business Unmuted is back after the summer break, and alongside it comes a new government. Our host Graham Robb is here to take a look at what this new government means for the country and, in particular, the business community. He is joined by an expert panel: Robert Forrester, CEO of Vertu Motors plc, Chris Lloyd, chief feature writer for The Northern Echo, and Emily Carver, acting Communications Director and Head of Media at the Institute of Economic Affairs.The panel discuss a range of topics about what direction the new government will be going in, chiefly looking at the energy crisis, taxation strategy and what the change in leadership means for levelling up.Sponsored by Vertu Motors plc.

In the final episode before our summer break, Graham Robb leads a discussion on some of the hot topics in business at the moment.Social mobility; access to education and opportunities, the very latest retail sales figures, and how the Nation Insurance Contribution threshold will impact businesses bottom line.Joining the discussion is Roger Clarke, from the Alumni Leadership Board of The Sutton Trust; Nicola Bellerby, Tax Partner at Clive Owen LLP; and Richard Lane, Chief Commercial Officer at DurhamLane.Business Unmuted will be taking a summer break during July and August, but make sure to keep an eye out for its return in September.Sponsored by Vertu Motors

In this week's episode, Graham Robb takes a close look at the state of the food and drink industry in the UK.He and the expert panel discuss the food supply chain, the challenges and opportunities with regulation of food production, and they speak with an entrepreneur in the beverage space.The panel today is Alan Wilkinson, Head of Food and Agriculture at HSBC, Mark Jones, Head of Food and Drink at Gordons LLP, and James Henderson, one of the founders of a premium hard seltzer brand Yan Tan.

This is a special episode of Business Unmuted, recorded live in the Sunderland dealership of our sponsor, Vertu Motors BMW.Sport is big business both in the UK and around the world - worth trillions to the global economy. Being such an important and high profile sector comes with a responsibility to its customers, fans and the communities which provide unwavering support to make their business viable. Graham Robb is joined by Jamie Wright, Managing Director of Sunderland AFC's Foundation of Light; Paul Blake, MD of Newcastle Eagles, Britain's most successful basketball team; Robert Forrester, the CEO of Vertu Motors plc, which sponsors and supports teams in a wide range of sports, from professional to grassroots level. There is also a special bonus interview with Justina Williams, owner of the EXCELR8 motorsport sport team, who touches upon the importance of delivering results to sponsors and growing female representation on the racetrack.

Caroline Theobald CBE is stepping in for our usual host Graham Robb this week.She is joined by an expert panel to tackle some of the big talking points from the world of business this week. Together they'll discuss the current state of the construction, industry, how the function and use of office space is changing, and how we can go about encouraging new entrepreneurs to get into business.The panel this week includes: Peter Snaith, Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, Tim Bailey, the Chair of Constructing Excellence in the North East, and Kevin Gaskell, a leadership and growth expert.

Our host Graham Robb is back again this week and he will be taking a look at some of the hot topics from the world of business in the last week.This week, with figures from Zoopla showing growth in the housing market cooling, our panel will be talking about the state of the property market as a whole, how the process of moving house itself can be improved, and also taking a look at recruitment, specifically retraining fifty-somethings for new roles.Joining us to tackle these issues are Ben Quaintrell, Founder of My Property Box, Jack Roberts, CEO of SlothMove, and Russell Haworth, CEO of NBS Construction.

Our regular host, Graham Robb, is back at the helm this week, and he’s ready to tackle some of the hot button issues in business from the past week.He, along with our expert panel, will be taking a look at the world of insurance, energy prices for businesses, and how small businesses are having to innovate.To navigate these subjects, we have our panel: Sam White, Chair of Freedom Group Services, Phil Foster, Chief Executive at Love Energy Savings, and Elizabeth Grave, founder of Mocha Chocolate.

This week sees the return of guest host Mike Hughes, the Business Editor for The Northern Echo. In this episode he'll be taking a look what is up for debate in the world of business from the past week.On the agenda today: the recent launch of the Middlesbrough Development Corporation, the Power of Women campaign, and what needs to happen to combat the cost of living crisis.To tackle these topics Mike is joined by an expert panel: Andy Preston, Mayor of Middlesbrough, Martin Williamson, head of the Residential Property at Latimer Hinks Solicitors, and Rosalind Stuart, a Director at the Power of Women campaign.

Graham Robb is back again hosting this week's look at the hot topics in business.This week, with an expert panel, Business Unmuted takes a look at the economic state of the North East, the future of education and what that means for business, and our panel give their "reasons to be cheerful".On the show this week we have Steven Hugill, editor of North East Times, Dr Huw Williams, headmaster of Yarm School, and Gareth Smyth, CEO of Hilton Smythe Business Advisers.

Business Unmuted is back after a brief break for Easter, and with it Graham Robb returns to lead a discussion on the hot topics in the world of business this week.Subjects up for debate in this episode include: how confident businesses are feeling in the north east, the latest trends in the commercial property market and the importance of British manufacturing.To join in the discussion we have our expert panel, made up Chris Pearson, Partner at property consultancy Naylors Gavin Black, Darren Winter, Managing Director of Duco Digital and also runs the Redcar & Cleveland Business Network, and John Pearce, CEO of Made in Britain, which represents the British manufacturing community.

Business Unmuted host Graham Robb leads a roundup of the economy ahead of the Easter break. Following a week of significant economic announcements, from GDP to jobs figures, inflation and car sales figures – plus big happenings in Westminster – an expert panel give their assessment of how the UK is shoring up. Guests this week: Fraser Brown, Founder and Managing Director of motor trade consultancy MotorVise; Emily Carver from the Institute of Economic Affairs; and Martin McTague, National Chair of the Federation of Small Business.

This week Graham Robb once again host a panel of business leaders as they tackle the big issues in business this week.This week our panel will be talking about green technology, the record setting amount of vacancies, and how this ties into bringing talent back to the north.Our panel this week is Sarah Ellerby, Chief Executive of Nova Pangaea Technologies, Alistair McLeod, Chief Executive of Gray Fox Consulting, and Sim Hall, Managing Director of Populus Select.

We're back in the studio for the latest episode of Business Unmuted.This week our host Graham Robb tackles the big issues in the world of business. In the wake of the Chancellor's Spring Statement, we'll be looking at the changes in fuel taxes, as well as discussing cybercrime and any challenges with recruitment that our panel are facing.The panel this week is Steve Turner, Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Bob Borthwick, Director at Scott Bros, and Damien Harrison, Head of Operations at Bondgate IT.

This week we are on location for a very special episode. You join us at one of the dealerships of our sponsor: Vertu BMW. This week we take a look at what the Chancellor delivered in his Spring Statement.On our panel we have Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu Motors, small business advisor Pamela Petty, Bill Scott, Chief Executive of WIlton Engineering and Joy Allen the Labour Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham.

This week, Business Unmuted host Graham Robb is joined by an expert panel: Clara Challoner Walker of Cosy Cottage Soaps, Matt Hewison of CyberWhite and Rick Smith of Forbes Burton.Together, our panel talk through some pressing issues - how retail has evolved and it's future prospects, impact of Russian sanctions, cyber security and the looming prospect of a recession.

This week is a special episode, taking a look back at the last three years of the UK economy and looking at where experts think it will go in the future.Our host, Graham Robb, is joined by a specialist panel this week: James Pomeroy, Global Economist for HSBC, John Elliott, Chairman of long-standing washing machine manufacturer Ebac, and Mandy Ridyard, Financial Director at aerospace engineering firm Produmax.Together they reflect on the impact of Brexit, Covid, and the more recent conflict in Ukraine, then give their views on where they think we will go from here.

This week our host Graham Robb is in our studio to discuss some of the biggest issues in business from the week. This week we're looking at the end of Covid restrictions, tensions in Ukraine and North East Fintech. He is joined this week by Rik Hellewell from Ovenu and Aaron Holmes of Kani.

Graham Robb returns from his time off to host this week's episode of Business Unmuted.Topics on the agenda this week include rising inflation and the corresponding wage inflation, increases in productivity and the knock-on effects of the crisis on the Ukraine border.He is joined this week by Fraser Brown from MotorVise, Richard Osborne from UK Business Forums, and Mike Hutchinson from NTG Precision Engineering.

Our usual host Graham Robb is still enjoying some much needed time off this week, so Business Unmuted's producer Joss Havakin is in the hot seat.He's joined on the sofas by James Dentith from Baltic Apprenticeships, a leading apprenticeship training provider, and David Osborne from Roman, which has the UK's largest shower manufacturing plant.As it is National Apprentceships week, naturally they'll talk all things apprenticeships, along with taking a look at rising inflation and the levelling up agenda.

In the 50th episode of Business Unmuted we are joined by guest host Mike Hughes, the Business & Commercial Editor at The Northern Echo.Mike, along with an expert panel, takes a look at the recently released Levelling Up White Paper, and examines what it means for different regions around the country, especially in the North East.Joining him to dive into the detail are Alan Neale from the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board, Ian McElroy from Tier One Capital, and Lee Powell from GMI Construction Group.

Our host Graham Robb is joined by Economist Julian Jessop, Ian Henderson of Boiler Plan UK, Anthony Chadwick of Alpha Vet International and Former Secretary of State for Defence, Sir Michael Fallon.

Graham Robb once again hosts the weekly discussion of this week's hot topics in business.He is joined by an expert panel: Dr David Moore of the British Constructional Steelwork Association, Ashley Fenwick of My Property Box, and Martin Anderson of Lemon Business Solutions.Together, our panel talk through some pressing issues. They cover inflation and the knock on effects of it, the recent unemployment figures and the current state of the housing market.

Business Unmuted returns with our host Graham Robb to take the first look of the year at the hot topics in the business world.This week we're looking ahead at 2022: the future of working from home, how the continuing omicron wave will affect businesses and how people and skills are moving around the country.Joining the panel this week are Mike Hughes, Business Editor for The Northern Echo, Sim Hall, Managing Director of Populus Select and Research, and Jack Latus, Managing Director of Latus Health.

In the final episode of Business Unmuted for 2021, Graham Robb once again tackles some of the biggest issues in business from the week.This week he, along with the expert panel, takes a look at the new Omicron restrictions put in place, how payment options are changing for customers and how that sculpts change in businesses, and also how to go about recruiting and then retaining talent in the changing landscape of work.The panel this week is Nicky Jolley, Managing Director at HR2day, Colin Neil, UK Managing Director at Adyen, and Damien Harrison, Head of Operations and Bondgate IT.

Our host Graham Robb is joined by an eclectic panel this week to discuss the hot topics in the business world from the last seven days. They talk about what the main challenges of recruiting in the pandemic are, the difficulties of starting a business during the pandemic and the possible impacts of new government restrictions on businesses. The panel this week is Ian Wardle from Thirteen Group, Stephen Nicholson from S Nicholson & Sons, Dominic Bohanna from Santini 7 Sports and Rhiannon Beeson from Giacom.

This week our host Graham Robb is in our studio ready to discuss the hot topics in business from the last seven days. On the agenda this week is the new restrictions in place for the Omicron variant, new government investment in the North East, the state of the market for people looking to invest in small businesses as well as Small Business Saturday, and a look at the possibility of a Bank of England base rate increase. Joining the panel this week are Rowena Wallace of Wharton Construction, Stephen Patterson of NE1, and Gareth Smyth of Hilton Smythe.

We have an interesting special episode this week, as host Graham Robb takes a look at what it means to be named the UK's City of Culture.He is joined by representatives from two of the North East and Yorkshire's contenders for the 2025 title alongside one from the 2021 UK City of Culture, Coventry.From Bradofrd we have Mick Chandsoor, Head of Partnerships at Bradford 2025, from County Durham's bid we have Sally Dixon, Assistant Director of partnerships at Beamish Museum, and from Coventry we are joined by Charlotte Booth, Programme Development Manager for Coventry City of Culture 2021.What follows is an insightful discussion on what it means to become the UK City of Culture and why these two parts of the North East and Yorkshire think they should take the title.

Recorded live at the Entrepreneurs' Forum's "Together We Can Take On The World" conference on the 11th of November, this special episode takes a look at what came out of COP 26.On the panel to cover this big topic are: Prof. Matt Boyle from Turntide Transport, Kevin Brown from Pacifica Group, Tristan Zipfel from EDF Renewables UK&I and Natasha Boulding from Sphera.

This week Graham Robb is joined by a panel of industry experts to discuss this week's big hot topic COP26 and the wider conversation about building sustainable businesses for the future.The panel this week includes Chris McDonald, Chief Executive of the Materials Processing Institute, Jeremy Middleton, entrepreneur and angel investor as well as founder of Charity Escapes, and Neil Gaught, sustainability expert and co-founder of Single Organizing Idea.There is also information about a very important charitable project from Jeremy's Charity Escapes, so make sure to listen to the end!

We're back in the studio this week, as our host Graham Robb once again tackles the big business issues of the week with an expert panel.This week topics include fighting inflation with interest rates, general business confidence and a discussion on the future of Teesside with regards to the Teesworks site.Joining the panel this week are Steven Hugill, Editor of North East Times, Shak Asghar, Chief Executive Officer at Nudl, and Paul Davison, Managing Director at Serios Group. Elva Geaney of Deloitte also makes a brief appearance to tell us about an exciting upcoming event in the North East.

This week is a special, not just because it is a budget reaction special episode, but also because it is the first Business Unmuted episode filmed live with an in-person audience, at Vertu BMW Teesside. Make sure to take a look at the Business Unmuted Youtube channel to see how it looked at their outstanding facility!This week's panel features three of the North East's most influential business leaders: Ben Houchen, the Tees Valley Mayor, Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu Motors plc, and Gill Hunter, Managing Partner at Square One Law. They join us to give us their reaction to the Chancellor's latest budget, just a few hours after it was delivered in Parliament.

This week our host Graham Robb brings another discussion on the hot topics of the business world from the last week. He takes a look at the HGV driver shortage, the current rate of inflation along with interest rates, and the state of the property market.The panel this week includes Caroline Moody of Moody Logistics, Nicola Bellerby of Clive Owen LLP and Ben Quaintrell of My Property Box.

This week our host Graham Robb takes another look at the key discussion point in the world of business from the past week. Topics covered this week include the record number of job vacancies continuing to rise, issues with supply chains and the knock on effects with credit and borrowing, and a look at how re-evaluating how apprentices fit into businesses could help fill vacant job roles. The panel also takes a longer term look at the future, to see where they see the economy in the upcoming new year.Joining the panel this week are Harry Rix of Expensemate and James Dentith from Baltic Apprenticeships.

This week our host Graham Robb leads a discussion on the hot topics in the business world this week. he panel discuss what the end of furlough means for the employment landscape, and how the pandemic as a whole has affected the structure of businesses. He also conducted a special interview with Mimi Spier from Turntide Technologies about the company's new green technology and their investment in the UK.The panel in the Studio is made up of Nicky Jolley from HR2day, who returns to share her findings from some important HR research, and Charlene Lyons of Black Sheep Brewery.

This week, our host Graham Robb chairs a discussion on the hot topics in the business world from the last seven days. Topics up for debate include levelling up, with special interviews with Paul Howell MP and George Freeman MP, the Minister for Science, Research and Innovation.The panel this week is made up of Gill Hunter, managing partner at Square One Law, Philip Cunliffe, Insider editor for the North East, Ireland, South East and Central & East of England, and David Stockton, Chief Executive of the Great North Air Ambulance Service.

This week, join our host Graham Robb as he discusses with a panel of business leaders the hot topics of the week. This week's discussion cover the government intervention to reopen the CF Fertilisers plant in Teesside, the impending end to the Stamp Duty Holiday and the risks that inflation brings to the economy.The panel this week is made up of Mike Hughes, Business Editor at The Northern Echo, Martin Williamson, Head of Residential Property at Latimer Hinks Solicitors, and Nigel Mills CBE, Chairman at The Lakes Distillery.

This week our host Graham Robb leads the discussion of the week's hot topics in business. On the agenda for this episode is the Cabinet reshuffle (which was still in progress at time of recording), the record number of vacancies in the job market, the effects of inflation and a debate on whether interest rates should be adjusted.The panel this week is made up of Tony Stein, Chief Executive of Healthcare Management Solutions, and Howard Little, Member Advisor for the Federation of Small Businesses.

This week, in our first all-in-person episode, Graham Robb talks us through the issues of the week. Topics include the gradual return to normality, the NICs increase, the successes of Teesside's digital sector and some very important human resources research you can take part in.Joining the panel this week is Nicky Jolley, Managing Director at HR2DAY, and Samuel Harrison, Managing Director at Animmersion.

This week, our host Graham Robb hosts our weekly business discussion. The main topic up for discussion is staff shortages, particularly in the construction sector and how apprenticeships and wellbeing may be the key to solving these shortagesOur panel today is made up of Ashley Mullins, of Pimlico Plumbers, Zoe Lewis, of Middlesbrough College and Bethany Ainsley, of OptiMe

This week, our host Graham Robb hosts our weekly business discussion. Topics up for debate on this episode include rising costs and how they are affecting businesses, possible tax increases to pay for the cost of the pandemic, business confidence across sectors and staff shortages in the hospitality sector. Our panel today is made up of Richard Warren, Managing Director of the Cairn Group, Matthew Wharton, Director at Wharton Construction and Jane Reynolds MBE, the chair of the Tees Valley Business Club and Business Development Manager at Northstar Ventures.

This week, our host Graham Robb is discussing the recruitment struggles of different sectors, ransomeware attacks and how businesses can claim back from their energy bills. Joining him on our panel is Marion Marsland, Chief Executive of the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association, David Horn, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Cyberwhite and Callum Thompson, Chief Executive of Business Energy Claims.

This week, our host Graham Robb chairs our Net Zero 2050 Special.Topics up for discussion include the IPCC's latest climate report, the UK's Net Zero strategy, and what businesses in the UK can do, and are doing, in the effort to reach Net Zero.Joining him on our panel is Arran Taylor, Tax Partner at Deloitte and Chair of the Yorkshire Climate Action Coalition, Jack Kidder, Responsible Business Manager at Henry Boot PLC, and Rosemary Du Rose, Chief Executive of Beyond Housing.

This week sees the return of our regular host, Graham Robb.The topics up for discussion on this episode include business confidence in the North East compared to the rest of the UK, issues that many supply chains are encountering and whether young people should be encouraged to return to working in the office rather than from home.Our panel this week includes Andrew Fulton, Head of Operations at ICL Boulby, Phil Atkinson, Managing Director at BTS Facades & Fabrications, and Ashley Fenwick, Sales Manager at My Property Box.

Caroline Theobald CBE stands in for usual host Graham Robbonce more ahead of his return next week. She chairs this discussion on a range of topics from the proposed increase to National Insurance Contributions, support for businesses during the pandemic and possible lasting effects, and how corporate social responsibility has carried on in these tough times.A special thanks to the guests for this episode, filmed 28th July 2021: Graeme Whitfield, Business and Agenda Editor at The Journal, Chris Beaumont, a partner at Clive Owen LLP, and Martin Anderson, Chief Executive at Lemon Business Solutions.

Caroline Theobald CBE stands in for usual host Graham Robb for this discussion about how businesses can do more to attract the right talent to join them, while keeping an eye on the importance of a diverse and balanced workforce.A special thanks to the guests for this episode, filmed 21st July 2021: Simone Roche MBE of Northern Power Women, Steve Pearson of Phusion IM, and Jane Armitage, Tees Valley Businesswoman of 2020.

This week, our host Graham Robb is discussing the UK's House Price Index data and the trend of retail sales volumes, as well as the opportunities and challenges of the upcoming reopening Joining him is John Duns, Director at North East Times, Gareth Smyth, CEO of business brokers Hilton Smythe and Kirsten Lightfoot, Head of People Development at Newcastle Building Society.

This week, our host Graham Robb tackles the news of the Government's reopening announcement, the recent GDP figures and how businesses are changing in the North.Joining him is Mike Hughes, Business and Commercial Editor at The Northern Echo, John Howe, Managing Director of John Howe & Co, and Cherelle Lyons, Managing Director of NECIT Services.

This week our host Graham Robb leads a discussion on transport in the North East, with a special interview with Peter Gibson MP regarding the cut to services at Darlington Station. He is also joined by Gavin Cordwell-Smith, CEO of Hellens Group, Fraser Brown, Managing Director of MotorVise and Caroline Moody, Group Managing Director of Moody Logistics. They talk about a number of issues regarding transport in the North East and take another look at the impacts of the furlough scheme.

This week, our host Graham Robb dives in to the hot topics of the week including recruitment and how furlough is affecting it, as well as green issues and we also take a look at the Tees Businesswomen Awards.Joining him on our panel is Martin Walker, Director at Resolution Media and Publishing, Nicky Jolley, Managing Director at HR2day, and Bob Borthwick, Director at Scott Bros.

With the recently announced delay to full reopening, Graham Robb discusses what the delay means for businesses, as well as talking about, and celebrating, the innovation that is going on in the north. This week's panel is made up of Sharon Lane, Managing Director of Tees Components, Jamie Ollivere, Managing Director of RTC North and Dr Arnab Basu MBE DL, CEO and Founder of Kromek Group Plc.

This week our host Graham Robb discusses the push for investment in green technology, particularly following a large deal involving a Silicon Valley firm and two North East businesses. As well as that, our panel will discuss the new corporate tax rates from the G7.This week's panel includes Jonathan Lamb of Entrepreneurs' Forum, Jeremy Middleton CBE of Middleton Enterprises and Joanne Leng MBE of NOF.

Host Graham Robb is joined this week by the Economics Editor for The Sunday Times, David Smith, alongside David Crane, Chief Operations Officer at Vertu Motors plc and Pamela Petty, a business growth specialist and mentor. Topics this week include, the bounce back of the economy, how businesses adjusted with lockdowns over the past year and where the future lies for the British economy.

Join our host Graham Robb as he discusses the future of working with business leaders. This week he is joined by Rashmi Dubé, of the Institute of Directors, Charlotte Windebank , of FIRST, which develops leadership and progression skills and Ian Watson, chairman of Hardrian Healthcare.

Join our host Graham Robb as he discusses the future of retail and hospitality with a panel of leading experts. This week he is joined by Graham Soult, a respected retail consultant and commentator, Allan Cook, Managing Director at Arlington Real Estate and Stephen Patterson, Director of Communications at NE1.

Host Graham Robb is discussing all things property this week, both residential and commercial. This week's panel is made up of Darren Ditchburn of Darlington Building Society, Craig Taylor of Thirteen Homes and Richard Ponton of Walton Robinson.

Host Graham Robb hosts a discussion on training, focussing on the governments Kickstarter scheme and apprenticeships. He is joined by Martin Anderson of Lemon Business Solutions, Emma Tooth of Beyond Housing and Steve Morris of Learning Curve Group

The full episode of Business unmuted, from our first live broadcast on Linkedin! Our host Graham Robb talks to small business owners who are on the frontline of the now reopening economy. We hear from Rik Hellwell of Ovenu and Paul Colman of The Little Quaker Distillery.

Host Graham Robb talks to Ken Campling of the Bannatyne Group, Charlene Lyons of Black Sheep Brewery, Adrian Waddell of NE1 and Raj Virdee of Vertu Meredes-Benz of Slough about the reopening of businesses as the lockdown eases.

Join our host Graham Robb as he looks into this year's second quarter alongside a panel of business leaders. The panel for this episode includes Patrick Lonergan of Patrick Lonergan Recruitment, Carl Swansbury of RG Corporate Finance and Ben Quiantrell of My Property Box.

Join our host Graham Robb as he discusses The Sunday TImes' "Best Place to Live", focusing particularly on the towns of Masham in North Yorkshire and Barnard Castle in County Durham. He is joined by Martin Williamson of Latimer Hinks Solicitors, Rob Theakston of Black Sheep Brewery and Karl Pemberton of Active Chartered Financial Planners, to highlight what makes these towns such great place to live and work.

Join our host Graham Robb as he discusses some of the many ways there are to structure a business. We have John Elliott MBE of Ebac, Andrew Lane of Union Industries and Caroline Moody of Moody Logistics joining us down the line to tell us about how their businesses are structured.

Host Graham Robb talks to Chris McDonald from the Materials Processing Institute, Steve Pearson From Phusion IM and Gary Milne from Flexitallic about the huge opportunities available to the supply chain in Teesside.

Host Graham Robb Talks to Sharon Lane from Tees Components, Charlotte Windebank from FIRST and Paul Lancaster from Startup Week to discuss the latest unemployment figures in the North East.

Host, Graham Robb talks to Paul Hide from AMDEA, John Elliott from Ebac and Kevin Brown about the right to repair household appliances.

Host Graham Robb talks to Bob Robinson, Director at planning consultancy DPP, Ian Gilthorpe, Senior Partner at Square One Law and Lee Powell, Divisional Managing Director at GMI Construction to discuss the agglomeration effect.

Graham Robb is joined by James Sproule, chief economist at Handlesbanken, Nicola Bellerby, tax partner at Clive Owen LLP and Ian Watson, an entrepreneur and chairman of Hadrian Healthcare, to discuss the upcoming Budget.

Graham Robb is joined by tech and digital experts to discuss the growth of the industry, its role in the economy and the opportunities the ‘levelling up’ agenda offers to businesses in the sector. He speaks to Peter Scrope, chairman of NYnet along with Richard Bendelow from Aero Commerce, Samuel Harrison from Animmersion UK and Matt Hewison from CyberWhite.

Graham Robb talks to Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Minister of State for Business, Energy and Clean Growth. Along with Sharon Lane of Tees Components, Dr. David Moore of British Constructional Steelwork Association, Andrew Fulton of ICL Boulby, Ian Wardle of Thirteen and Alex Hinchcliffe of Fulcrum.They cover topics such as the COP 26 conference on climate change, green infrastructure, green export, the cost of decarbonisation and decarbonising the industry.