The not so mini budget – IR35 reversal from April 2023
29/09/2022
Victoria explores the implications that the reversal of the off-payroll worker rules passed in 2017 and 2021 will have on employers and employees.
Will Truss survive?
29/09/2022
Less than a month into her new job, and Liz Truss is already facing questions over her future. Why is she in such a mess already – and can she survive? Frank McKenna’s latest blog.
We do not Truss you
29/09/2022
Jim reflects on the spectacular economic implosion of the new Truss government and reports on the level of interest from business in the Labour Party that he noted at their Liverpool conference.
Street’s Masterstroke: Liz for Leader
29/09/2022
As the Conservative Party conference arrives in town, Kevin Johnson from Urban Communications discusses Andy Street’s backing of Liz Truss.
First Downtown in Business Event
29/09/2022
Paul James, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Red Rock Communications discusses his first experience of a DIB event. As someone who has described themselves as ‘not a fan’ of networking how did he find it?
New Speakers Confirmed for High Speed Rail Group conference
28/09/2022
Downtown CEO Frank McKenna amongst new confirmed speakers for High Speed Rail Group conference on Thursday 20th October.
Albert’s Schloss Birmingham to launch new breakfast menu
26/09/2022
The Birmingham venue will be serving up a whole host of new dishes to bring some Bavarian inspiration to brunch.
One man and his bike
23/09/2022
Azets Birmingham Partner, Ray Abercromby, cycles from Lands to John O’Groats in aid of The Pebbles Project.
Festive Dining at Albert’s Schloss
23/09/2022
It’s das season of celebration. The Albert’s Schloss chefs have created an Alpine-inspired Winter menu for your delectation, including Cook Haus Klassics and some festive creations, alongside authentic festive smorgasboards. Wunderbar!
The Art of Negroni – Birmingham
23/09/2022
A sensory masterclass experience celebrating the Negroni Cocktail at The Alchemist, Colmore Row.
Hot topics in HMRC’s war on R&D tax relief abuses
23/09/2022
Catax Senior R&D Tax Manager Mehul Kyprianou-Chavda discusses the hot topics in HMRC’s war on R&D tax relief abuses.