The Tory party is ungovernable
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna explains why it would be good for the Tory Party if they lost the next General Election.
January 26, 2023
Annual leave calculation U-turn
In the latest update from the world of HR, Victoria looks at the latest government proposal regarding annual leave calculations.
Birmingham 2023 Outlook
Kevin Johnson from Urban Communications looks at what the next twelve months might hold for Birmingham.
DIB Boss on GB News
The Group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business Frank McKenna will once again feature on the GB News channel. He will be reviewing the weeks big news stories alongside MPs Esther McVey and Philip Davies.
Downtown is Twenty – Steven Broomhead
From Sexy Networking to Sobriety Networking Congratulations to Downtown in Business on its 20th anniversary. Big Frank arrived in my office at the North West… Read More »Downtown is Twenty – Steven Broomhead
DIB Boss appointed to Labour business board
The Group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business Frank McKenna has been appointed on to the Executive of the Labour Party’s SME business board.
Manchester CEO Urges Brum Business leaders to back case for Quality HS2 Link
The chief executive of Manchester City Council Joanne Roney was in Birmingham this week, urging the city’s business community go get behind Manchester’s calls for the government to provide a high-quality link between the Midlands Engine and the Northern Powerhouse.
#WIBA23 – Last Chance to Vote
Voting for #WIBA23 closes on Friday 3rd February 2023. Make your vote count.
New Liverpool Labour Leader impresses Downtown audience
The recently elected leader of the Liverpool City Council Labour Group, Councillor Liam Robinson, was the guest speaker at Downtown in Business Liverpool first event of 2023, at an exclusive Breakfast Forum at the magnificent Gaucho Restaurant on Thursday morning.
North demands more power
Jim reports from the Convention of the North in Manchester. A confident gathering with demands for sweeping devolution powers. But questions remain over both parties willingness to go along with it. Jim also found the North West is trailing the North East in its enthusiasm for any devolution deals at all.
Fazenda
We are delighted that Fazenda Rodizio Bar and Grills are our Venue of the Week. With five locations across the UK, Fazenda prides itself on their authentic rodizio dining experience.