First wave of speakers confirmed for DIB Property Conference
The sixth annual Downtown in Business ‘Talkin’ About Regeneration’ conference will take place on Thursday 11th September 2025, at Hotel Voco, Manchester.
June 12, 2025
Liverpool leads the way in life-changing regenerative medicine and cancer research as BioGrad collects first umbilical cord tissue
Laboratory specialist, BioGrad, is leading the way in the collection and storage of umbilical cords across the North West, marking a crucial first step in an initiative set to transform regenerative medicine and cancer research across the UK.
Millennium Point to host FREE one-day mini music festival for the 41st Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival
Birmingham’s Millennium Point has announced a day of free events as part of the 41st Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival.
The BRIT Awards Set to Boost Manchester’s Cultural and Economic Landscape
In a historic shift, The BRIT Awards with Mastercard will move out of London for the first time, heading north to Manchester.
Cruel Summer of Tax Speculation
The Chancellor has invested billions in the infrastructure of the future
UK economy. However Jim thinks with the strong likelyhood of more tax
increases, the government could pay a heavy short term price.
MHRA Establishes New Digital Hub in Leeds to Boost Innovation and Regional Development
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced the launch of a new digital hub in Leeds, reinforcing its long-term commitment to innovation and expanding its presence across the UK.
DIB Boss Welcomes Chancellor’s Spending Pledges – But Warns There is More To Do
The group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna, has broadly welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review announcement this week- but has said that the government now needs to crack on with radical planning reforms, a transformation of the welfare system, and investment into the skills agenda if it is to deliver on its ambition for economic growth
The Highs and Lows of Running a Family Business
In this week’s blog, Steven Hesketh shared his reflections following the recent Cheshire and North Wales Business Awards. For him, the event was a powerful reminder of why running a business with family is such a deeply rewarding experience
Spotlight on Success: Honouring the North West’s Fastest Growing Businesses
The return of the Ward Hadaway North West Fastest 50 Awards is almost upon us as we prepare to celebrate the region’s most successful and dynamic businesses.