Armoghan Mohammed PwC’s regional chair for the North, in conversation with 'leading lights' from across the region, from business leaders to politicians, influencers, pioneers, charity heads, social workers and skilled workers who are making a unique and valuable contribution to the future of the North.

Founded in 1990 by Marc Lee, former Managing Director of FT Business Enterprises who established and ran the Financial Times global conference business, Cityforum has for many years been acknowledged as a major contributor to public policy debate. Cityforum comprises a small, trusted, fully independent group of experienced individuals, respected for their intellectual honesty, knowledge and extensive contacts across every level of the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, at home and a ...

Talking Manufacturing tackles the issues in today’s economy head-on. Along with some of the most established politicians and experts in the UK, Director of the John Mills Institute for Prosperity Brendan Chilton asks the questions that get to the very heart of manufacturing’s decline, and the importance of its revival for our future. Is manufacturing the golden key to unlocking the UK’s growth? Listen to find out.

The infamous U boats deployed by Germany in the two World Wars have spawned several works of fiction and non-fiction. These deadly vessels were not just efficient and lethal killing machines, but they were also used very effectively in economic blockades. They were positioned primarily to obstruct the conveyance of fuel, food and other essential supplies which the enemy needed to sustain the war effort. In the Diary of a U Boat Commander, the author, Stephen King-Hall draws upon his vast per ...

Agriculture Live, is your gateway to the pulse of the agriculture sector. Join us as we delve into the heart of agriculture, bringing conversations with industry leaders, innovators and pioneers who are reshaping the future of farming and agriculture. Agriculture Live discusses new issues and topics within the agricultural and farming industry, from cutting-edge innovations and sustainable practices to the pressing issues facing our agriculture and farming. Hosted by Rebekah Shields, Managin ...

Drawing on over 300 years of British Army leadership experience, ’The Centre for Army Leadership Podcast’ looks to establish what is required of our leaders and our leadership, to meet the challenges of both today and tomorrow. For the British Army, leadership underpins everything that we do. It not only ensures we do right by our people, it underpins our operational success. This podcast series seeks to harness diversity of thought and experience from military leaders as well as leaders fro ...

About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series Join the authors of The Curious Advantage in an exploration of how the power of curiosity drives success in our new digital reality. In each episode, they engage in enlightening conversations with world-leading experts from a diversity of disciplines to bring to life the latest understanding of curiosity in a way that’s useful to anyone looking to embark on a journey of discovery, navigate challenges, and unlock opportunities. The Curious Advantage ...

Persuasion is the last completed novel by Jane Austen and it was published posthumously in 1818. Readers have often connected Persuasion with Northanger Abbey as the setting of both stories is in Bath, a highly fashionable health resort with which the author was well acquainted. Another interesting point to note is that the title of ‘Persuasion’ was probably not envisioned by Jane but by her brother or sister. Another theory is that her two siblings had a great role in choosing the title of ...