Happy belated New Year and welcome back to the Downtown Den Politics Podcast. We barely stepped away and the world went straight back to chaos with international tensions involving Iran Venezuela and Ukraine.
In a special joint blog with Liverpool Business Improvement District boss, Bill Addy, Frank discusses the governments Business Rates Change and asks how it will affect the hospitality industry.
Downtown in Business and Liverpool Business Improvement District have written an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer raising serious concerns about the current design of business rates reform.
The campaign will bring together business leaders, BIDs, hotels, retailers, cultural venues, and parliamentarians to press government for a more pro-growth, business-led approach to supporting the visitor economy.
Frank, Jim and Jo, look back on some of the highlights from their involvement with politics throughout the years, answer listeners questions and put together their Fantasy Cabinets.
Welcome to the latest episode of the Downtown Den Politics Podcast, that is going to try and makes sense of what has been a turbulent year in the world of politics.
Downtown in Business are delighted to welcome Godfrey Group Facilities to our partner portfolio as a year-long strategic partner, working with the Downtown in Business team to strengthen their presence across the hospitality and visitor economy.
We’re delighted to welcome PJ Livesey as a Downtown in Business partner for 2026. PJ Livesey are one of the UK’s most respected regeneration specialists, with an outstanding track record in breathing new life into historic buildings and places.
In this episode DIB boss Frank McKenna chats with Sarah Matts from Hyatt Regency in Manchester and Annabel Lax from INNSiDE By Meliá Manchester.
Liverpool’s most prestigious night in the business calendar is back — and bigger, bolder, and more competitive than ever. On Thursday 9th July, the iconic Sefton Park Palm House will once again host the Downtown in Business City of Liverpool Business Awards 2026, celebrating companies who have driven growth, sparked impact, and delivered serious success over the past year.
The Government has announced £2 million in new support to help SMEs cut costs through sustainable tech investment. Downtown in Business backs the move, highlighting its importance for boosting efficiency and business growth.
Downtown in Business has announced that Starship is the latest high-growth, innovation-driven company to join its national sponsor network — a partnership set to supercharge Starship’s profile, connections, and influence across the UK’s major growth regions.
