Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast, a regular discussion with people who lead businesses, employ people and have new ideas to help our economy grow.

The Northern Business Podcast is produced by Recognition PR, which serves businesses in different sectors across the country, some of which occasionally contribute.

We are sponsored by Vertu Motors plc, one of the top automotive retailers in the UK, with a network of dealerships representing some of the world’s most popular brands.

Our host is Graham Robb and today we are discussing the financial investments we should be making in light of the Iran conflict with Gary Smith of Evelyn Partners, promoting good health as a way of driving productivity with Guy Venables of Maximus UK, and the state of the child care sector with Alice Haslam of Rosedene nurserie ...