University Vice-Chancellor chosen as one of the latest Deputy Lieutenants
Professor Graham Baldwin is one of six new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker JP.
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Birmingham Airport announces biggest investment plan to date
Birmingham Airport has announced its Capital Investment plan, totalling £76.5m over the next 12 months.
DIB boss welcomes ABID ballot win
The Group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna, has welcomed the news that the city’s Accommodation Business Improvement District has won business backing to secure a visitor levy that will bring millions of pounds into the Liverpool economy.
Tennis with Liverpool BID Company is back!
Join the Liverpool BID Company tennis courts and have a fun match with colleagues with pop-up tennis courts!
Best for Britain spells out economic impact of UK-EU ties
Senior members of team at think tank Best for Britain were in Liverpool this week, presenting evidence on how a closer trading relationship between the UK and the EU would offer a significant uplift to Britain’s economy.
DIB at UKREiiF ’25
Local government executives and industry professionals will join Downtown in Business when we host host two exclusive events at UKREiiF on Monday 19th May.
Sefton Park Hotel launches Liverpool’s prettiest summer terrace this weekend in time for the mini heatwave
Sefton Park Hotel has spruced up Liverpool’s prettiest summer terrace and teamed up with everyone’s sunshine favourite Aperol Spritz
Homes England boss speaks to DIB audience
Business leaders from across the North West’s property sector gathered to hear Eamonn speak about the future of housing and regeneration across the country.
From Classroom to Hotel Suite: Educating Educators on Hospitality
This week Steven explains how the hospitality and education sectors can work together to engage students who might want to look at a career in hospitality.
A week in America | 1 May 2025
This week Martin looks at President Trump’s first 100 Days… but through the lens of International Workers Day.
Don’t derail the North!
Downtown received influential praise for its work at a high powered Westminster reception. The gathering heard how Manchester intended to build on its already strong economic model, but was being held back by a lack of ambition from the government in its approach to the EU and rail investment.
Nugent’s Strategic Plan 2025 & Beyond
At Nugent, they believe in a world where every person has the opportunity to thrive – no matter their circumstances. Nugent are proud to share their new strategic plan: Imagine Our World.