DIB at UKREiiF | Sustainability
21/05/2026
What is the best way to make sure assets are respectful to the environment, energy challenges and social factors.
DIB at UKREiiF | Skills
20/05/2026
We caught up with Sutcliffe and The City of Liverpool College to find out what can be done to make sure the next generation are ready to pick up their tool belts and keep Britain building?
Qube Residential Acquires Chris Ball Sales and Lettings Agency in Strategic North West Expansion
20/05/2026
The acquisition of the Bolton office marks the first phase of an ambitious growth strategy for the company as it continues to strengthen its presence across the North-West.
DIB at UKREiiF | Housing
20/05/2026
At UKREiiF 2026, we spoke to Jo Henney from Nugent to discuss their ideas for tackling the housing crisis.
Nugent Announces Launch of Nugent Homes to Create Lifelong Pathways of Support
19/05/2026
Nugent Homes has been created as part of the organisation’s long-term commitment to delivering lifelong pathways of support for individuals and communities in need.
EP. 144 | Starmer, Streeting or Burnham?
18/05/2026
Jo and Jim look back on the last week in politics and discuss the possibilities of a potential Labour leadership change.
Downtown in Business at UKREiiF 2026
14/05/2026
Downtown in Business boss, Frank Mckenna explains what you can expect from DIB at UKREiiF 2026.
How Krol Corlett refurbished an operational train station!
12/05/2026
Krol Corlett recently completed works to convert the former first-class lounge at Carlisle’s Grade II* Citadel Station, all whilst working within an operational train station.
DIB’s UKREiiF 2026 Partners | Steven A Hunt & Associates
11/05/2026
Ahead of UKREiiF, Downtown in Business are shining a spotlight on some of the fantastic partners joining the Downtown in Business delegation, including Steven A Hunt & Associates.
Lancashire Business Frustrated at Lack of Mayor Progress
07/05/2026
Downtown in Business Group Chair and Chief Executive Frank McKenna reports on DIB’s recent Northern Power Towns Parliamentary Reception in Westminster – and the growing frustration of Lancashire business leaders at the lack of progress on the long-standing issue of establishing an elected mayor for the Red Rose County.
Northern Power Towns Reception: Driving Growth and Devolution Across the North
30/04/2026
On April 22nd 2026 Downtown in Business hosted the Northern Power Towns Parliamentary Reception in Westminster, bringing together civic, business and political leaders to focus on the growth and regeneration of towns across the North.
Growth Leaders Live
27/03/2026
Join Red Rock for Growth Leaders Live, a free 45-minute online event about how three North West businesses have achieved growth.