1. How to save a failing meeting. We've all been stuck in long meetings that bounce aimlessly from one topic to the next. Instead of rolling your eyes, take control. Be brave enough to propose a solution. If a meeting starts veering off track, or feels like it's losing control, try these tips. READ MORE
2. He won, the world lost. Former president Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election, defeating the Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. President Trump now holds the title of 45th and 47th president. He will be officially sworn in on 20 January 2025. How on earth did we lose to this idiot? That’s the question liberals have been asking themselves this week, How did they fail to beat “a twice-impeached former president, a felon, a fascist, a bigot, a buffoon, a demented old man”? New York Times
3. Here’s what the rate cut means. The Bank of England cut interest rates for the second time this year, reducing its benchmark rate from 5% to 4.75% in a widely anticipated move. The decision, announced by the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), came amid cooling inflation and slowing wage growth. It marks a significant shift in monetary policy following last year's aggressive rate-hiking cycle. However, the Bank warned that inflation could temporarily rise to around 2.75% next year before returning to the 2% target. While further rate cuts are possible if inflation remains contained, the Bank emphasised the need for caution to protect those most vulnerable to price rises. BBC
4. Etiquette training for the Commons. Some MPs are being given “refresher” lessons in how to behave in the Commons, following a series of faux pas. MPs have been apparently addressing one another as “you” instead of referring to “the Right Honourable”; one was told off for taking a swig from a milk carton, despite a strict ban on food and drink; another allegedly appeared in the Commons barefoot. Metro
5. The thin blue line. 534 police officers have been sacked from forces in England and Wales in the year to April 2024, up from 394 in the previous 12 months. The Police Barred List from the College of Policing showed that dishonesty was the most common reason for dismissal, with 125 cases, followed by sexual offences or misconduct (74) and discriminatory behaviour (71). These figures do not include Nick Adderley, who was sacked as Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police for gross misconduct after he lied about and exaggerated his naval rank, length of service and achievements, nor Rod Hansen, Chief Constable of Gloucestershire Constabulary, who was sacked for gross misconduct. Leadership must start at the top because leaders set the tone, culture, and vision of an organisation, inspiring commitment and guiding behaviour across all levels. Editor
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