On Thursday 18th June 2026, we were delighted to celebrate DIB’s 23rd birthday with an evening at the fantastic INNSiDE by Meliá Sky Bar, bringing together many of the people who have been part of our journey over the years.
Downtown in Business was delighted to kick off Housing 2026 on 23 June 2026 at the beautiful Deansgate Hotel in Manchester, bringing together leaders from across the public and private sectors to discuss the future of housing delivery across the North West.
This week’s Downtown Den Politics podcast is somewhat of an unusual one because, as we sat down to record, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation. We reflect on that breaking news and what it could mean for the political landscape.
If your work touches property, regeneration, infrastructure, investment, growth or placemaking, this is a conversation the private sector need to be part of.
Business leaders gathered on Tuesday 16th June 2026 to hear how Salford is cementing its position as one of the UK’s most dynamic and fastest-growing cities, with public and private sector leaders highlighting the scale of investment, regeneration and economic opportunity transforming the city.
The business organisation believes that a cut in hospitality VAT would provide a much-needed stimulus for a sector that sits at the heart of local economies across the country, while helping businesses invest, recruit and grow.
As part of the initiative, DIB has published an open letter to MPs, ministers, metro mayors, and civic leaders outlining a package of proposed reforms.
A valuable discussion with city leaders committed to shaping a stronger, more resilient Salford and wider city region economy.
With voters heading to the polls in the Makerfield by-election, the panel considers what the result could mean for the government and opposition parties alike. They also reflect on the resignation of Defence Minister John Healey and debate the government’s decision to ban social media for under-16s.
Downtown in Business Political editor, Jim Hancock interviews Bootle MP, Peter Dowd at the Liverpool City Region Parliamentary Reception in June 2026.
Business leaders, parliamentarians, local government representatives and key stakeholders came together in Westminster this week for a highly successful Liverpool City Region Parliamentary Reception hosted by Downtown in Business.
With the city set to host the UEFA EURO 2028, it will look at the role sporting events and infrastructure have in shaping cities, strengthening international relationships, attracting investment and driving regeneration, using Liverpool’s two global football clubs as living examples.
