The Biz Club Lunch with guest speaker Ron Simpson BEM
The Biz Club invites you to lunch with Ron Simpson at The Falcon Hotel, Uppingham on 22nd March, at 12.30 pm Ron Simpson has over 50 years of public, private …
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The Biz Club invites you to lunch with Ron Simpson at The Falcon Hotel, Uppingham on 22nd March, at 12.30 pm Ron Simpson has over 50 years of public, private …
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The Rt. Hon Edward Argar MP was first elected as the Member of Parliament for the Charnwood constituency at the 2015 General Election and was re-elected in June 2017, and …
Tom Pursglove was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Corby & East Northamptonshire in May 2015 and was subsequently re-elected at the General Elections of June 2017 and …
Dr. Wafik Moustafa is the Founder and Chairman of the British Arab Network. He is one of the UK’s most prominent British Arab personalities and Middle East Experts. He is …
Born in Malaysia, Martin was educated at Robert Gordon’s College, Aberdeen, and the University of Aberdeen and has an LLB in Law and a MA in Accountancy. Martin is Vice …
Sir Geoffrey was the Member of Parliament for Cirencester & Tewkesbury from 1992-1997 and has been the Member for the Cotswolds since 1997 Since becoming an MP in 1992 Geoffrey …
The Rt Hon Mark Harper MP is the Member of Parliament for the Forest of Dean. First elected in 2005, Mark served as the Government Chief Whip from 2015-2016. Mark …
Karen was brought up on Charnwood Forest and attended Coalville High School. After graduating from the University of Cambridge with an Engineering Degree and a Masters in Manufacturing Technology, she …
Tim Stimpson enjoyed a career in top-flight for some of Europe’s most dominated clubs. Perhaps best known for his spell at Leicester Tigers, Tim played an elemental role in the …
Peter was born in Billericay in Essex in 1952 and was educated at Westcliff-on-Sea Grammar School. He lives in Wellingborough and is a chartered accountant by profession, having qualified in …
Roger Bootle is one of the City of London’s best-known economists. As well as running Capital Economics, which he founded in 1999, Roger is also a Specialist Adviser to the …
Norman Davies, born in 1939 in Bolton, Lancashire was educated at Bolton School, Magdalen College, Oxford, the University of Sussex and at several continental universities including Grenoble, Perugia and Kraków. …
Rupert Matthews became MEP for the East Midlands in July 2017 following many years of campaigning on behalf of local people across the East Midlands. Prior to his election, Rupert …
Dr Sarah Furness was appointed by the Queen as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Rutland in March 2018. Sarah is a philosopher and ethicist who recently served the …
Sir Graham Brady MP Member of Parliament for Altrincham and Sale West Graham Brady was born in Salford in 1967. He was educated at Altrincham Grammar School and Durham University …
Stephen Gould joined the Board of Everards Brewery a 6th generation family company (Stephen is non-family MD) as Trade Director in March 2003 and was appointed Managing Director in March …
Pumela Salela is the Country Head for the United Kingdom (UK) under Brand South Africa, the custodian of the South Africa Country Brand. Her role is to market South Africa …
Andrew Rosindell is the Conservative Member of Parliament for Romford. He is proud to have been born and educated in his constituency and has devoted the majority of his working …
Clive joined the Royal Air Force straight from Southampton University in 1973; by 1989 he was a Wing Commander. He commanded No. 3 (Fighter) Squadron – the first Germany-based Harrier …
Sir Mark Worthington was Private Secretary to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher from 1992 until her death in 2013. He also served as Director of her Private Office and …
John Cridland CBE joined Transport for the North in November 2015 as the organisation’s independent Chair. He plays a leading role in transforming northern connectivity, working with business leaders and …
Imogen’s exceptional client care skills allow Imogen to guide clients through the often daunting court process in a way that they immediately know that they are in safe hands. Imogen …
In October 1972 Robert joined the Royal Air Force as airman in Air Traffic Control, ranking as Leading Aircraftsman, his main duties were answering the telephone and making tea for …
Tim Congdon is an economist and businessman, who has for over 30 years been a strong advocate of sound money and free markets in the UK’s public policy debates. Tim …
Alastair joined the Bank of England in 1994, taking over as Agent for the East Midlands Agency in February 2010. The term “Bank of England Agent” dates back to 1826, …
Robert Thorogood is the writer and creator of BBC1’s ‘Death in Paradise’. Robert went to Uppingham School before going on to Cambridge University, where he was President of the Cambridge …
Neil O’Brien OBE, was selected in May 2017 as the Conservative candidate for Harborough, where Sir Edward Garnier was standing down. Neil grew up in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and took a …
Godfrey Bloom began his City career in the investment department of Matthews Wrightson in 1967. His subsequent 35 years were extremely varied, probably impossible now in a very much more …
Nicola read Jurisprudence at Balliol College, Oxford. In 1983, she joined S.G. Warburg as a graduate trainee. She worked with Leonard Licht, one of the leading fund managers in the …
A former barrister, Alex Deane has more than 10 years’ experience in advocacy and has worked with numerous high profile individuals and companies in a senior advisory capacity. He was …
After some years as an Economic consultant, working particularly on Aid and development programmes in Africa and Asia, Peter went into the City as a financial analyst specialising in investment …
Martin McEvoy is a professional Opera Singer, Vocal Coach and Broadcaster. He has performed with New Sadlers Wells Opera, The Royal Opera Covent Garden, Opera North and Scottish Opera. He …
William is a British athlete who specialises in the 110 metres hurdles. He started his career as a junior high jumper and decathlete, but focused entirely on hurdling after a …
John O’Connell joined the TPA as an intern in 2009. Since then he has worked at every level of the organization, which made him uniquely qualified to become Chief Executive …
Mike Kirsopp Chief Executive Officer – Cambridge & Counties Bank Mike has spent over 30 years working in the Financial Services industry with much of this in the commercial lending …
Educated at Oxford University, where he studied Modern History and Economics, before being elected to Parliament, Philip spent most of his career as an industry research analyst examining the performance …
Mr. Scott Knowles joined the Chamber in 1999 and was appointed Chief Executive in 2015. Over the past 17 years, he has managed multiple initiatives; including capital infrastructure projects and …
Justin is one of the most recognisable and trusted market commentators on television, radio, and in the press. In early 2001, he co-founded Seven Investment
Kate Hoey has been the Labour Member of Parliament for Vauxhall, South London since a by-election in 1989. Kate was born in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, where her parents were …
MP for Corby and East Northamptonshire Tom Pursglove grew up in nearby Wellingborough and is the recently elected Conservative Member of Parliament for Corby and East Northamptonshire. He has made …
Before starting work, Nick spent 3 years at Oxford studying politics, philosophy and economics and was awarded a first class degree. He then won a Kennedy Scholarship and spent 2 …
Andrew Haldane is the Chief Economist at the Bank of England and Executive Director, Monetary Analysis and Statistics. He is a member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee. He also …
Alberto Costa Conservative Candidate for South Leicestershire Alberto Costa is an English and Scottish solicitor and notary public with over 15 years professional legal experience. He is the founding principal …
Owen was born in Whitchurch, Shropshire. He read History at Cambridge University, before joining his family leather business, becoming Managing Director in 1994. He speaks French and German. In twenty …
Economist Roger Nightingale is a well-known figure in London investment circles and also a man of trenchant views; refreshingly honest about the limits of his own profession, especially when it …
Since being elected in 1997, David has been the Member of Parliament for Haltemprice and Howden. David was MP for the Boothferry constituency from 1987. David is known for defending …
Robert Edward Jenrick was born on 9th January 1982 and is the Conservative Party Member of Parliament for Newark (July 2014) He was educated at Wolverhampton Grammar School and read …
Emma is the youngest Member of the European Parliament representing the UK. Having been an activist for the Party from a young age, Emma has always been passionate about politics. …
Chief Executive, Business for Britain Founder, TaxPayers’ Alliance Founder, Big Brother Watch Follow Matthew on Twitter: @matthew_elliott Matthew Elliott is one of the foremost political campaigners working in Westminster, having …
Edward Garnier has been the MP for Harborough since the general election in April 1992. Born in October 1952, he is married to Anna and they have a daughter and …
Biography Andrew Robathan was appointed Minister of State for Northern Ireland in October 2013. He is the Conservative MP for south Leicestershire. Education Andrew was educated at Merchant Taylors’ School …
(Born 30 January 1935) is a British businessman and politician. He made his fortune as the founder of the spread betting firm IG Index in 1974, but is best known …
(Born 19 October 1952) is a British Conservative Party politician and Member of Parliament (MP) for Wellingborough constituency. Bone was educated at Westcliff High School for Boys until 1971 then …
Admiral Sir James Perowne KBE left the Royal Navy six years ago following a full and varied 37 year career. He specialised in submarines and commanded a diesel boat, HMS …
Norman Davies was born in 1939 in Bolton (Lancashire) was educated at Bolton School, Magdalen College, Oxford, the University of Sussex and at several continental universities including Grenoble, Perugia and …
In 1979 Frank was elected Member of Parliament for Birkenhead and has since displayed a unique attachment to his constituency. During the 1980s he led the campaign to make the …
Member of Parliament for Corby and East Northamtonshire Louise lives in the constituency in Oundle. In June 2010 she was elected by other Conservative MPs to serve on the Select …
Damian was born in 1956. He was educated at Reading School and Balliol College, Oxford. He was President of the Oxford Union in 1977. He is married with two daughters. …
Member of Parliament for Wokingham and Chairman of the Economic Competitiveness Policy Group. John Redwood has been the Member of Parliament for Wokingham since 1987. First attending Kent College, Canterbury, …
Political Experience Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Twickenham since 1997, Vincent Cable is the Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and speaks for his party on issues of …
Chris Grayling is Member of Parliament for Epsom and Ewell, and Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. He was first elected in 2001 and since then has served …
Alan was born in 1957, the son of an RAF officer, and educated at Beechwood Park School, Herts, and Merchant Taylors’ School before going on to read Politics and Economics …
Entered Parliament in 1984, when he became MP for Stafford in a by-election following the death of Sir Hugh Fraser; since 1997 he has been MP for Stone, Staffordshire. He …
Born in Cornwall on 12 June 1962, and educated at Truro School and Reading University. A Chartered Surveyor by profession, and former self-employed businessman and company director, Mark was elected …
Howard graduated in Economics and after a short spell in UK merchant banking, joined Deloitte Haskins & Sells where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He transferred to the corporate …
Ken Davy, is Chairman of SimplyBiz PLC which was launched in November 2002 to provide business and compliance services for directly regulated financial advisers. SimplyBiz now has over 2,100 client …
Nigel Paul Farage (born in Kent, UK on 3 April 1964) is a British politician, and former leader of the right-wing United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP). He is also a …
Tim Montgomerie edits Conservative Home with Jonathan Isaby. He launched the website on Easter Monday, 2005, with the aims of championing grassroots party members and advocating a balanced, authentic conservatism. …
Andrew Bridgen is the MP for North West Leicestershire. He’s a successful local business man living and working within the constituency, as a result he understands what needs to happen …
Nicky was born in 1972, grew up in Surrey and studied law at Oxford University. She worked as a solicitor specialising in Corporate Law advising a range of private and …