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Kieran Walshe, Professor of Health Policy and Management and head of the health management group at AMBS, writes his views on the NHS “Reform, reorganisation and the risks of rushing into changes without proper security”.

Given the time difference and the prevalence now of social media as a news source, I think Rio 2016 presents sponsors with a fantastic opportunity to reach fans via platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

The run up to the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been marred by much controversy and negative publicity, with athletes pulling out due to fears over the Zika virus, the doping scandal involving Russian athletes and concerns over Rio’s finances and preparedness for hosting the world’s premier sporting event.

The prospects for the North West economy in the wake of a possible Brexit came under the spotlight as academics, policy advisers and business leaders debated the potential consequences at an event at Alliance MBS.