“All the evidence shows that the Chancellor’s actions are not helping prop up the UK economy – Government support for business is not working” – that is the conclusion of Frank McKenna, the Chief Executive of business lobby group Downtown in Business.
Wirral South MP and shadow minister for sport Alison McGovern joined DIB to talk about the latest negotiations between Treasury officials and Merseyside MPs, why the city region is in a much stronger place than it was back in the 1980s – and the business of football.
Forbes Solicitors and Barclays have both extended their support as headline sponsors for the Red Rose Awards, which return for the 11th year in June.
The NHS in Birmingham and Solihull has joined forces with its third sector partners, to launch the region’s first one-stop mental health support service.
As we head into lockdown once again, Business Growth Expert, Roger Pemberton of ActionCOACH gives eight ways to keep your team motivated whilst remote working.
DIB boss Frank McKenna, spoke to the Leader of Manchester City Council, Sir Richard Leese about the Tier 2 restrictions placed on the region.
Rishi Sunak’s interventions clearly aren’t working – unemployment is rising dramatically and there has been a big rise in businesses significantly distressed, which will fall into insolvency. Downtown CEO Frank Mckenna is calling for more support from the Chancellor.
A leading music industry academic has cautioned that UK music venues and festivals face a second consecutive year of silence, unless Government adopts measures developed by the music industry to help the live sector return.
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.
A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) academic has been appointed the youngest opposition life peer in the House of Lords. Wajid Khan was nominated for the honour by the leader of the Labour Party
Roger Pemberton of ActionCOACH breaks down the best ways to set pro-active goals for your business in 2021.
Another pair of socks this Christmas? Bored of getting board games? Why not donate your unwanted gifts to Acorns Children’s Hospice shops across Birmingham and help local families.
