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.
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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.