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William James Recruitment

by chris
18/11/202414/11/2024

We are delighted that William James Recruitment are our latest Business of the Week. William James Recruitment are the premier recruitment partner for law firms across the UK and internationally.

Social Housing Speed Read – Progression of the Renters’ Rights Bill

by chris
15/11/202408/11/2024

In this social housing speed read we update you on the progress being made on the Renters’ Rights Bill, following the passing of the second reading in Parliament on 9 October 2024.

Deputy Leader of council talks DIB audience through council’s improvement journey

by chris
14/11/202421/11/2024

Downtown in Business hosted a Leaders Lunch with Deputy Leader of Birmingham City Council and Deputy Mayor of the West Midlands, Sharon Thompson on Thursday 14th November.

“The best civil servant in the UK over a thirty-year period”

by chris
14/11/202414/11/2024

The great and the good from Greater Manchester and beyond came together to pack out Bridgewater Hall on Tuesday afternoon at the Memorial Service for the late, great Sir Howard Bernstein.

DIB boss urges business community to support Mayor to ‘do his job’

by chris
14/11/202414/11/2024

Frank McKenna has told business leaders, and the wider Liverpool community, to support metro mayor Steve Rotheram in his ambition to attract more Foreign Direct… Read More »DIB boss urges business community to support Mayor to ‘do his job’

What can Labour learn from the Democrats defeat?

by chris
14/11/202414/11/2024

Frank McKenna reflects on what lessons Labour may learn from Kamala Harris’ election defeat in America.

Combined Authorities: past and present

by chris
14/11/202414/11/2024

In the week were over one thousand people gathered in Manchester to remember Sir Howard Bernstein, Jim reflects on his achievements at Manchester City Council and following a DIB event with Steve Rotheram looks at the future of Combined Authorities.