How can banks support businesses?

Welcome to the Northern Business Podcast. Each week we'll 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.comOur host is Graham Robb, owner of Recognition PR. Recognition helps scores of businesses promote their products and services, some are featured on this podcast. Make sure you never miss an episode by subscribing on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.This week, in the studio we have Vicky Wilson, founder and CEO of bereavement admin service Settld, which is based in Sunderland, and down the line we have Chris Wilshire, Head of the North West Office at UK private and commercial bank, Arbuthnot Latham.And later our reporter Joss Havakin will be taking to Donna James from Populus Select about increased wages and recruitment in STEM.