When Did ‘Compromise’ Become a Dirty Word?
In his latest Downtown blog, Frank McKenna says that ‘compromise’ should be seen as a positive quality – and is the only thing that can stop the UK from ‘crashing out’ of the EU.
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Promotion at Birmingham office of expanding insolvency & restructuring practice sees Gareth Wilcox made Partner
As part of its UK strategy, Opus opened a new office in Birmingham in 2017 to grow its footprint in the Midlands. Having enjoyed steady growth since, and to continue to meet the demands in the region, Gareth has been promoted to a Partner at Opus.
The People’s Place Gala Dinner
Everton Football Club Presents, The People’s Place Gala Dinner. Hosted by Marco Silva and his first-team squad. Join the stars at this prestigious event in aid of Everton in the Community’s groundbreaking mental health project.
In Conversation with Nick Eastwood
Downtown in Business Birmingham recently hosted an exclusive ‘In Conversation’ event with business leaders from Birmingham. The event saw Kevin Johnson of Urban Communications engage with Nick Eastwood, Chief Executive of Coventry Wasps in conversation on his Body Shop roots and Wasps’ acquisition of Ricoh arena.
May Still Standing
This week Jim notes that Mrs May has been able to keep her Brexit show on the road for now. He claims she has been helped by a hapless Labour Opposition and speculates that the EU are unlikely to bend for now.
Duke Street Food and Drink Market to launch in April 2019
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Blue Islands brings flights to Guernsey from LJLA for Summer 2019
Blue Islands, the privately and independently owned Channel Islands based regional airline has announced today that it will commence a twice weekly service from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) to Guernsey for Summer 2019.
Advantage Home Construction Insurance creates six new jobs in just six months with the expansion of their technical team
Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI) has added six new members of staff to their technical team over the past six months, reflecting the rapid growth of the business, which is a leading structural defects warranty specialist with offices in Warrington, Birmingham and London.
Inspired to be a ‘147’ player in your own life
Downtown in Business Lancashire recently hosted a really special ‘Rise & Grind’ at Cotton Court Preston. Our guest of honour was i2i Leadership and Development Partners CEO, Michael Finnigan. In typical Michael Finnigan fashion, every guest left the event inspired and in awe of Finnigan’s contagious optimism.
Milestone year of evolution for Bruntwood
Evolving and investing to support the needs of customers and cities against a backdrop of huge technological disruption and upheaval in the wider UK economy has… Read More »Milestone year of evolution for Bruntwood
New Western Union Business Solutions FX report reveals how Brexit uncertainty could be harming the UK’s £1.9 trillion SME market
As UK and EU officials prepare to meet in Brussels this month to forge a divorce deal agreement, Fortune 500 global payments company Western Union… Read More »New Western Union Business Solutions FX report reveals how Brexit uncertainty could be harming the UK’s £1.9 trillion SME market