Downtown in Business announces sponsorship at Manchester Property Awards 2026
16/04/2026
Downtown in Business is delighted to announce that they will be sponsoring the Manchester Property Awards 2026.
The Highs and Lows of saving a Food & Drink Festival from being Lost Forever!
16/04/2026
Steven reflects on his experiences organising the Cheshire and North Wales Food and Drink Festival.
EX-West Midlands mayor and John Lewis Boss joins forces with Downtown in Business to launch Prosper UK events series
16/04/2026
Downtown in Business has announced a new partnership with Prosper UK, the pro-growth think tank co-founded by former Managing Director of John Lewis & Partners and West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, alongside former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson.
DIB builds on MIPIM success with major UKREiiF delegation
16/04/2026
Downtown in Business has announced that it will lead a high-profile delegation of private sector leaders and public sector partners to UKREiiF 2026 in Leeds next month – building on the organisation’s hugely successful programme at MIPIM in Cannes in March.
Nugent Gala 2026 Returns to Light the Way for Brighter Futures
14/04/2026
Nugent has officially launched its highly anticipated Nugent Gala 2026, set to take place on Thursday 5th November 2026 at the Rum Warehouse, Titanic Hotel Liverpool.
Experience a taste of Italy at San Carlo this Liverpool Restaurant Week
14/04/2026
Enjoy a taste of Italy at San Carlo during Liverpool Restaurant Week, with a £15 offer of arancini and a glass of prosecco in a vibrant, authentic setting.
The City of Liverpool College awarded national role in Clean Energy skills development
14/04/2026
The Department for Education has confirmed The City of Liverpool College has been designated a Technical Excellence College (TEC) for clean energy.
EP.140 | Strait Trouble for Trump
13/04/2026
In this week’s episode of the Downtown Den, we unpack rising tensions in the Middle East as Donald Trump escalates threats over the Strait of Hormuz following failed negotiations, and what it could mean for global stability.
Birmingham Restaurant Festival marks 5th Birthday, revealing the first wave of participating restaurants and a brand new food tour
13/04/2026
Birmingham Restaurant Festival will return for its 5th year this August.
MIX MANCHESTER Takes Major Step Forward as First Phase Plans Submitted for 8,000-Job Development
09/04/2026
A major milestone has been reached for one of the North West’s most ambitious commercial developments, with plans submitted for the first phase of MIX MANCHESTER – the airport-based science, innovation and manufacturing campus set to create up to 8,000 jobs.
peopleHUB – ERA 25 Unpacked – Trade Union changes
08/04/2026
Register for peopleHUB’s second session of the ERA 25 Unpacked series. These are short, practical sessions designed to help employers navigate the key changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Liverpool’s favourite Café Bistro, The Watering Can, Launches Elegant Luxury Afternoon Tea Experience
08/04/2026
Nestled within the picturesque surroundings of Greenbank Park, Liverpool’s much-loved café bistro, The Watering Can, is delighted to announce the launch of its new Luxury