Domestic Reverse Charge – Will you be ready for 1 March 2021?
Despite two postponements, HMRC have now confirmed that the Domestic Reverse Charge for the construction industry must be implemented from 1 March 2021.
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Brock Carmichael launch an internal wellbeing group
Architects Brock Carmichael has set up a wellbeing group internally to keep their staff healthy and happy.
Roland Dransfield racks up six new account wins
PR and communications agency Roland Dransfield has won six new accounts across the real estate, green tech and third sectors.
Liverpool independents collaborate to launch Valentine’s Day treat
Liverpool-based, homeware brand, Berry & Bay, has teamed up with LIDS (Liverpool Independent Delivery Services) and some of the area’s best independents, to create a unique and indulgent Valentine’s Day treat.
Europe: Mistakes on all sides
This week Jim claims there are faults on both sides in the crisis over the Northern Ireland border. He also reports on a robust defence of Northern transport investment during a Downtown Den event this week.
Boris must announce the final destination – with no more diversions, u-turns, or cul-de-sacs
The economy will bounce back, but the other problems that will be left behind by the pandemic will be more difficult for the government to tackle. Read Frank McKenna’s thoughts on Boris’ roadmap and what happens next.
Downtown Den #135 // Kate Green OBE in the Downtown Den
The shadow secretary of state for education, Kate Green, was in the Downtown Den to discuss Labour’s plans of getting children back into the classroom at the earliest opportunity.
Reddit vs Goliath
Downtown Finance Director, Ollie Hall, talks us through the current David vs Goliath situation going on between Wall Street and Reddit.
Solihull ride-hailing business drives recruitment ahead of National Apprenticeship Week
Solihull-based business, UVA UK has kickstarted a recruitment drive and created 10 new job roles for aspiring apprenticeships and young people across the region to support local employment and emerging talent.
Fundraising business platform makes international debut
A unique online community platform has launched today, providing specialist fundraising and income generation support for charities, schools, clubs and community projects. The first of its kind for the international Third Sector, the membership platform Fundraisrs aims to connect, inform, and advise those looking to bolster their organisation’s income.
Springfields employees’ support for lung cancer research tissue bank
A charity funded project enabling more local research into the better diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer has won the backing of Preston company Springfields Fuels Limited, owned by Westinghouse.
Downtown Den #134 // Farewell Frank, Exclusive Roundtable with the CEO of the Combined Authority
The retiring Chief Executive of the Liverpool Combined Authority, Frank Rogers, along with a select group of DIB members, joined Downtown CEO Frank McKenna to talk about his brilliant career and how he thinks the city will come back fighting into 2021. This event was sponsored by Merseyrail.