Powerhouse Progress
Henri Murison, Director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, spoke to a select group of Downtown members at a special event hosted at Opera Grill in Chester city centre.
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Super League, Super Cities with Robert Elstone
On Wednesday 23rd October 2019, Downtown in Business Manchester hosted a special lunch event with Super League Boss Robert Elstone at Manchester Central.
Having a gaffe
This week Frank McKenna reflects on an inauspicious start to the election campaign for both main parties; comments on the Manifesto for the North; and offers support for a Conservative politician in Birmingham.
Liverpool City Centre sees largest office deal in the North West in Q3
Central Liverpool’s office market take-up reached 150,000 sq ft in Q3 of 2019, which is 45% more than the five yearly quarterly average of 103,195 sq ft.
Businesses ‘can do more on mental health’
Not enough is being done to encourage businesses to support positive mental health in the workplace.
Put yourself in the picture for Rosemere this Christmas
Picture yourself helping Rosemere Cancer Foundation this Christmas and be in with the chance of winning a prize worth more than £200 as well as collecting a trio of early pressies!
Lu Ban Restaurant – a new jewel in Liverpool’s crown
Tianjin inspired dining experience adds a new dimension to city’s restaurant scene.
Regional Business Lender Celebrates Lending Milestone
A provider of alternative business finance in the West Midlands is celebrating a new lending milestone.
B&M Waste Relaunch Annual winter ‘Refuse not Refuge’ campaign, warning of the dangers of sleeping in bins
B&M Waste Services are once again launching their Refuse not refuge winter campaign.
Liverpool City Council’s new ‘ethical housing company’ Foundations set to partner with SPACE|MODULAR
Liverpool City Council’s new ‘ethical housing company’ Foundations set to partner with SPACE|MODULAR to deliver energy efficient modular homes for rent as part of their 10,000 new homes target.
Stagecoach remembrance buses get a personal touch
Stagecoach Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire has commemorated the brave men and women who contributed to the war effort with its redesigned poppy bus for Remembrance Sunday.
Employers need to step up action to avoid unfair dismissal claims
Many employers are still not doing enough to protect themselves from unfair dismissal claims, despite applications to the Employment Tribunals having seen a sharp rise since fees were abolished, an employment law expert has warned.