Jim reflects on an exceptional period of political turbulence in the North. The Covid Crisis has raised questions about the real powers of elected mayors and devolution itself. North West Tory MPs have engaged in blue on blue combat and Labour has seen four resignations over Keir Starmer’s approach to national security.
Downtown Birmingham Chair, Prof Paul Cadman was in conversation with Prof Carl Chinn in the latest discussion in the #DowntownDen.
Downtown’s own Business Development and Events Coordinator, Patrick attended our ‘Business Meeting with Pat Bartoli’ earlier this week.
Downtown In Business were delighted to welcome Director of Culture Liverpool, Claire McColgan to our business meeting this week. Find out what the event involved in this blog from Downtown’s Head of Events, Heather Thornton.
A poll of Greater Manchester firms, immediately following the Government’s decision to put the region in a Tier 3 Lockdown, has come out overwhelmingly supporting local politicians. Almost 88% said they trusted the Manchester City Council leader, whilst just 12% said the Prime Minister.
Tast Catala are pleased to announce that they have partnered with Macallan to host a very special evening on the 19th November, including a 5 Course Gastronomic Tasting Menu, 4 pairing Cocktails and one Limited Edition Macallan Whisky.
Following on from the announcement that the Liverpool City Region is now placed in Tier 3 lockdown restrictions, Merseyrail has issued travel advice along with a timetable update.
The Deputy Leader of Lancashire County Council discussed plans for the £34 million economic recovery package for Lancashire and how they intend to safeguard local businesses and jobs post COVID-19.
To help support you and empower your FX decision making, Western Union Business Solution’s special US election guide reviews the differences between the Republican and Democratic party platforms and previews the economic and currency scenarios that could impact global markets over the coming weeks and months.
The chief executive of the Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership Philip Cox joined Frank McKenna in the #DowntownDen to explore the issues that COVID-19 has had on the county and its economic growth and development.
DIB boss Frank McKenna, spoke to the Leader of Manchester City Council, Sir Richard Leese about the Tier 2 restrictions placed on the region.
Leeds City Council Chief Executive, Tom Riordan joined Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den to tell us how he thinks the Northern Powerhouse should respond to the post-Covid-19 world.
