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

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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 ...