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They think it’s all over – well, it isnt

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Rishi Sunak’s strong start to the New Year will be making those in Labour’s HQ nervous. Frank McKenna’s latest blog on the prime minister’s 2023 revival that may yet put the Conservatives back in the game as the next General Election gets closer.

Expect caution all round in budget

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On the eve of the Budget Jim has been asking the Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, about her cautious approach to Labour spending plans. Meanwhile the Chancellor is more worried about his backbenchers calling for tax cuts now.

Council CEO outlines Manchester MIPIM plan

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The chief executive of Manchester City Council outlined the city’s extensive events programme for next weeks MIPIM property festival in Cannes at an exclusive DIB Leaders Lunch at the Lowry Hotel.

Risks of personal relationships within the workplace

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My wonderful Senior HR Consultant, Louise Angell, recently discussed the implications of personal relationships at work and how to manage them. It was so good, it seemed a shame not to share with you all…

Education Minister talks to DIB

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Downtown in Business hosted its inaugural Change Makers Live conference in Liverpool recently. Among the highlights of the day was an exclusive video interview with Education Minister Gillian Keegan MP which can be viewed below.

Who Are Yer? – Angela Mansell

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The latest DIB member to feature in ‘Who Are Yer?’ is Angela Mansell, Managing Director of leading Off-site framing and on-site finishes construction specialist, Mansell Building Solutions.

Has Sunak finally got Brexit done?

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Frank McKenna reflects on Rishi Sunak’s ‘Windsor Agreement’ – and the potential impact it has on the wider UKs future relationship with the EU.

What to make of the Windsor soup?

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Jim comments on the many political consequences that may flow from the Windsor Agreement. Closer ties to Europe, intense pressure on the Democratic Unionists and a boost for the PM.

Muse

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We are delighted that Muse are our Business of the Month for March 2023. Muse are placemakers, working in partnership to deliver brighter futures for towns and cities.