EP.123 | Budget for Benefit Street?
Today on the Downtown Den, it’s just Frank and Jim as they discuss Rachel Reeves’ budget, Kemi Badenoch’s response, and Your Party’s Conference in Liverpool.
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Krol Corlett
We are delighted that Krol Corlett Construction are our Business of the Month for December 2025. Krol Corlett Construction is a main contractor that operates across the North of England and North Wales.
Warwick North West
We are delighted that Warwick North West are our Business of the Month for December 2025. Warwick North West is one of the top uPVC and aluminium fabricators in the UK.
Malmaison Piccadilly
Downtown in Business are delighted that Malmasion Piccadilly are our Venue of the Month for December 2025.
Fazenda Birmingham
Downtown in Business are delighted that Fazenda Birmingham are our Venue of the Month for December 2025. Located on the prestigious Colmore Row, Fazenda Birmingham is in the heart of the financial district.
Hope Street Hotel
Downtown in Business are delighted that Hope Street Hotel are our Venue of the Month for December. Hope Street Hotel sits handsomely in the heart of Liverpool’s Georgian neighbourhood.
The Townhouse Chester
We ared delighted that the Townhouse Chester is our Venue of the Month for December.
What the budget means for hospitality and independents
In this week’s blog Steven reflects on the Budget and what this means for the hospitality industry.
The Biggest Loser in This Year’s Budget? The Budget Itself
There will be a lot of people – including our very own Jim Hancock – who have analysed the budget, in an effort to predict whether it will be ‘good’ or ‘bad’ for the economy. Only time will tell on that. However, what is indisputable, is that the whole budget process- the leaks, the circus, the created drama – is well past its sell-by date. There must be a better way.
DIB to support Invest Liverpool City Region through new partnership deal
Downtown in Business has signed a deal with the Invest Liverpool City Region partnership to support the team deliver on an ambitious events programme, including activity at MIPIM, UKREiiF, and a series of exclusive events in London.
DOWNTOWN IN BUSINESS UNVEILS BLOCKBUSTER 2026 EVENTS PROGRAMME
Downtown in Business has announced its most ambitious and wide-ranging events programme to date, with a blockbuster line-up of major conferences, parliamentary receptions, and high-profile awards ceremonies set to take place across the UK in 2026.
On We Go
Jim says the Chancellor has succeeded in stabilising her political position and keeping the markets calm,but he feels the economic prospects remain grim