Celebrate the Grand National at Malmaison Liverpool
Join Malmaison Liverpool to celebrate the Grand National festival with delicious food, great company, and a fabulous atmosphere!
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What’s on at Oddfellows Chester
At Oddfellows, every gathering is infused with creativity, community, and a little mischief. Whether you’re seeking live music, immersive experiences, or family fun—our Events program delivers memorable moments in our uniquely charming venue.
Celebrate Father’s Day in style at Delta Hotels Liverpool City Centre
Celebrate Father’s Day in style at Delta Hotels Liverpool City Centre with a special carvery at Olivier’s Restaurant on Sunday 21st June 2026.
AtkinsRéalis and Sellafield Sites Ltd Announced as Headline Sponsors for Northern Power Towns Parliamentary Reception
Downtown in Business is delighted to announce that AtkinsRéalis and Sellafield Sites Ltd will serve as headline sponsors for the upcoming Northern Power Towns Parliamentary Reception, taking place on Wednesday 22nd April 2026 in the heart of Westminster.
Liverpool Showcases Confidence and Ambition with Standout MIPIM Performance
Liverpool has delivered its strongest presence at MIPIM for years, presenting a confident, ambitious vision for the future of the city region to global investors, developers, and decision-makers, according to city business leader Frank McKenna.
Manchester Sets the Pace at MIPIM with ‘Good Growth Fund’ Boost and United Leadership Front
Manchester has once again underlined its status as the UK’s leading investment destination at MIPIM, with a confident, coordinated delegation showcasing the city-region’s long-term vision and delivery credentials to a global audience.
MIPIM: The place to be seen and heard
Last week, Downtown in Business took a delegation of leading businesses and organisations from across the North and Midlands to MIPIM, the urban development conference in Cannes, France.
Meetings with elected leaders and civic executives were arranged and connections were forged across the cities and regions represented.
What can Cities Learn from Books?
In this week’s blog, Martin Liptrot explores what cities can learn from the world of books. Reflecting on MIPIM, he highlights the importance of a clear identity, focused messaging and authentic storytelling in helping places stand out and attract investment.
Starship and Vandersanden Announce Landmark UK Partnership
Today, the formal announcement of a new UK partnership between Starship Group and Vandersanden was made, marking Vandersanden’s first collaboration of this kind in the UK.
DIB Hosts Leaders Lunch on the City Region Story
Downtown in Business, in collaboration with Poke, hosted a highly engaging Leaders Lunch focused on how we tell the City Region story, bringing together senior figures from across the public, private and third sectors.
EP.136 | Trump’s Changing Tune
Frank returns from MIPIM 2026 to join Jim and Jo for this week’s Downtown Den Politics Podcast. They discuss the dramatic shift in messaging from Donald Trump after claiming victory in the conflict with Iran.
HEMISPHERE goes back to the future with red brick design
Sciontec has unveiled a new look for its HEMISPHERE laboratory and office space scheme in Liverpool, due to complete in 2028, including a fully brick-built exterior echoing the city’s architectural heritage