DIB bolsters events team with new appointment
Downtown in Business is pleased to announce the appointment of Grace Merritt as Events Coordinator.
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EP.107 | In Conversation with Dame Louise Ellman
DIB Boss, Frank McKenna, caught up with Dame Louise Ellman in the Downtown Den.
EP.106 | What will Rachel do in the Autumn Budget?
An interest rate cut may have given Chancellor Rachel Reeves a little respite this week, but an independent economic report suggests that she has a £50 billion hole to fill if she’s to hit her own fiscal targets. What options does she have?
Seat Unique
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LYVA Labs commits £2.5m to Liverpool City Region startups and expands investment fund to reach new innovation sectors
LYVA Labs’ latest investments represent an expansion in focus from health and life sciences investments to include two other key growth sectors, clean tech and deep tech.
Teenagers get a taste of veterinary life at University’s first Vet Summer School
The new programme has been funded by a leading veterinary company, who will also offer work experience placements to students.
Dicey Reilly’s Launches the ‘Dicey’s Matchday Club’ for 2025/26 Season
No Season Ticket for Your Favourite Team? No Problem!
Terrazas x Fazenda Wine dinner
Fazenda Birmingham will host an exclusive Wine Dinner featuring Terrazas de los Andes — a renowned Argentinian winery celebrated for its expressive, high-altitude wines.
Compliance Chain and Social Value Consultancy Partner to Create UK’s Only Accredited Social Value Measurements
The solution will enable users to forecast, manage, monitor, and monetise the social, economic and environmental impact of their work in real time.
Sutcliffe launches dedicated affordable housing team to deliver £1bn pipeline
The new team strengthens Sutcliffe’s role as a key national partner in creating sustainable, inclusive communities.
DIB strengthens partner proposition with senior appointment
Downtown in Business is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Colwell as Strategic Partnerships Director.
A Dark Anniversary
As we mark the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima, Jim reflects on the current nuclear threat and discussions about what is proportionate in the face of aggression whether it be from the Japanese or Hamas.