LIVERPOOL SANTAS DASH TO SHOW 11,000 REASONS WHY EVENT IS BIGGEST IN THE UK
15/12/2025
A staggering 11,100 Santas dashed through the streets of Liverpool to kick-start Christmas in the city.
EP.125 | Can Keir Hold On?
15/12/2025
With the Sunday papers predicting a return to Westminster for Andy Burnham, Shabana Mahmood doing the keynote interview at the annual Tony Blair Christmas gig, and Wes Streeting featuring as the main interview in the New Statesman’s final issue of the year, what can Keir Starmer do to stop the speculation about his leadership?
Season 5. Episode 5. | Hospitality | Hyatt Regency & INNSiDE By Meliá
12/12/2025
In this episode DIB boss Frank McKenna chats with Sarah Matts from Hyatt Regency in Manchester and Annabel Lax from INNSiDE By Meliá Manchester.
Nominations Now Open: City of Liverpool Business Awards 2026
12/12/2025
Liverpool’s most prestigious night in the business calendar is back — and bigger, bolder, and more competitive than ever. On Thursday 9th July, the iconic Sefton Park Palm House will once again host the Downtown in Business City of Liverpool Business Awards 2026, celebrating companies who have driven growth, sparked impact, and delivered serious success over the past year.
DIB supports new Government funding to help small businesses cut their costs
11/12/2025
The Government has announced £2 million in new support to help SMEs cut costs through sustainable tech investment. Downtown in Business backs the move, highlighting its importance for boosting efficiency and business growth.
STARSHIP JOINS DOWNTOWN IN BUSINESS AS LATEST STRATEGIC PARTNER
11/12/2025
Downtown in Business has announced that Starship is the latest high-growth, innovation-driven company to join its national sponsor network — a partnership set to supercharge Starship’s profile, connections, and influence across the UK’s major growth regions.
Mansell appointed as specialist contractor for Corner Plot, Rochdale
10/12/2025
The development will act as ‘the gateway into the town’ and be incorporated into the town centre regeneration works planned for Station Square.
KQ Liverpool seeks charity partners for its major fundraising campaign in 2026
10/12/2025
Building on the success of this year’s LCR In a Day campaign, which raised nearly £17,000 to support local young people and children, Knowledge Quarter Liverpool will undertake a new charity challenge in 2026.
Bowker Motor Group Confirms New Partnership with Changan
10/12/2025
The Changan showroom will be located in the former BMW Motorrad dealership on the docks in Preston.
EP.124 | Donations, Defections, Drama
08/12/2025
It’s been a mixed week for Nigel Farage and Reform: a record-busting £9 million donation, plus defections from the Conservative Party. But that, combined with some controversial comments Nigel Farage was allegedly making back in his days at Dulwich College, has perhaps made it a more tetchy week for the Reform leader than he has had in the past.
A Brand New Year Awaits at the Lowry Hotel
05/12/2025
Experience true five-star with this offer for a brand new year!
Two major firms join zoo’s campaign for sustainable palm oil
05/12/2025
Two UK food giants have committed to protecting the world’s forests by becoming Sustainable Palm Oil Ambassadors.