Mansell opens Greater Manchester’s first dedicated MMC Centre with move to Oldham
Mansell Building Solutions expands with new headquarters in Oldham, and opens the region’s first dedicated MMC Centre to scale housing delivery.
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New BID Partnership Aims to Unlock Major Birmingham City Centre Projects
Birmingham Colmore and Southside District have announced a new partnership working agreement designed to help unlock major projects across the city centre.
MPs and Business Leaders Gather in Parliament to Launch Unlocking Britain’s Visitor Economy Campaign
Senior MPs from across government and opposition came together with leading figures from hospitality, retail, tourism and the wider visitor economy in Westminster on Thursday 29th January 2026 for the official parliamentary launch of the Unlocking Britain’s Visitor Economy campaign.
Innovation, Investment & MIPIM: DIB & Starship to Host Exclusive Event Ahead of Cannes Real Estate Festival
Downtown in Business, in partnership with Starship, is bringing together leading investors, developers, city leaders, and innovators for a high-impact briefing ahead of MIPIM — the world’s premier real estate and investment festival.
This exclusive event will take place at the Starship offices in Birkenhead on Thursday 5th March, and will spotlight major development opportunities across UK cities, explore emerging innovation shaping the built environment, and outline how businesses, local authorities, and investors can maximise their presence and influence at MIPIM 2026.
A Week in America | 29 January 2026
This week Martin looks forward to the Gorton and Denton by-election and sees parallels to the rise of the populist movement MAGA in the United States…
DIB Hosts Conversation on Opportunity, Impact and Legacy of The Open
On Wednesday 21st January 2026 , DIB had the pleasure of hosting a drinks reception at Inside by Meliá Liverpool, in collaboration with The R&A, bringing together partners and stakeholders to discuss the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
Santa’s Secret Forest Returns in 2026 With Limited Early Bird Tickets at 2025 Prices!
The North West’s most magical hi-tech Christmas experience, Santa’s Secret Forest, is set to return in 2026, and to celebrate an overwhelmingly successful inaugural year, organisers are offering a limited number of Early Bird tickets frozen at 2025 prices.
DIB Host an Insight into Football Leadership with Rick Parry
On Thursday 22nd January 2026 Downtown in Business hosted a Leaders Lunch with Rick Parry at Oddfellows Chester. This event offered a fascinating and insightful look into leadership at the highest levels of football.
Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo, a global leader in conservation and one of the UK’s most visited wildlife attractions, has just launched a new programme promoting wellbeing through nature. CEO Jamie Christon will join us at The Great Art of Hospitality Conference on 26th February 2026 to share insights on leadership, hospitality, and creating meaningful experiences that connect people with nature.
City Leaders Back Trevor Steven Charity Mindflow
Tuesday evening saw leaders from across the construction sector come together at the Liverpool Malmaison to hear from Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram, Leader of Liverpool City Council, Liam Robinson and Mindflow CEO, Trevor Steven on how the sector must work together to reduce suicide rates and improve mental health.
‘Unlocking Britain’s Visitor Economy’ Campaign to Launch in Whitehall
The Liverpool Business Improvement District and Downtown in Business will lead a delegation of industry leaders from the hospitality sector and wider visitor economy this week, as they launch their national campaign ‘Unlock Britain’s Visitor Economy’ at Westminster next week.
Liverpool’s The Event Agency Partners with Downtown in Business for High-Profile 2026 Events
Liverpool-based event planning and styling company The Event Agency has announced a new partnership with Downtown in Business, delivering bespoke event styling for a series of high-profile regional sell out events throughout 2026.