Insights
Independence of voice as important as ever
As the digitisation and democratisation of news and entertainment accelerates, there are those who have recently questioned the once sacrosanct position of the BBC for the industry’s biggest stars. At least that has been the analysis of many pundits when discussing the recent departures of Eddie Mair and Chris Evans from the national broadcaster. While the decision to disclose the salary of its staff will undoubtedly have been a factor in their decision to leave, the growth of commercial radio and the internal regulations of the BBC has also been a driver in some of the biggest departures in recent years. There are rules that every broadcaster must abide by, but the requirement for balance within every programme can stifle the individualism and the independence of Evans and others.
There has never been a more important time to have an executive
If ever there was a political leader that courted controversy and divided public opinion it’s Donald Trump. An intriguing glimpse into that dichotomy of opinion played out in the US over the last few days with two prominent public figures, the rapper Kayne West and Trump’s former Director of Communications Omarose Manigault–Newman, making the headlines for very different reasons.
Northern Ireland Composite Economic Index Quarter 1 2018 published
Key findings from The Northern Ireland Composite Economic Index, a quarterly measure of the performance of the Northern Ireland economy based on available official statistics.
Staycation or vacation, book yourselves in for a holiday switch–off
Staycation or vacation, book yourselves in for a holiday switch–off
Where are critical thinkers to navigate us through rudderless Brexit process?
Oh how we could do with an independent and critical thinker in the British cabinet just now. Even one would help.
NICS launches Outcome Delivery Plan for 2018 – 2019
The NI Civil Service have published an Outcomes Delivery Plan for 2018–19 which will provide temporary cover for the implementation of the 2016–21 Programme for Government in the absence of a working Executive
Gambling industry must do more to tackle addiction
Gambling addiction is an issue that for too long has been brushed under the carpet, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
Sometimes the middle ground is the firmest…
Whether its people, organisations or businesses, reproach and retribution through the courts should be measured and considered.