New IHT rules driving death tax disruption fears
13/06/2025
Proposed new regulations are causing widespread anxiety, a leading business tax adviser at Azets in Central & West is warning.
Proposed new regulations are causing widespread anxiety, a leading business tax adviser at Azets in Central & West is warning.
Business leaders and hospitality associations in the UK’s largest cities have written an open letter to the Treasury and DCMS after England’s Metro Mayors made a bid for “tourist tax” powers.
The sixth annual Downtown in Business ‘Talkin’ About Regeneration’ conference will take place on Thursday 11th September 2025, at Hotel Voco, Manchester.
Birmingham’s Millennium Point has announced a day of free events as part of the 41st Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival.
The group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna, has broadly welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review announcement this week- but has said that the government now needs to crack on with radical planning reforms, a transformation of the welfare system, and investment into the skills agenda if it is to deliver on its ambition for economic growth
On Wednesday 11th June, Downtown in Business hosted another inspiring edition of our Leaders Lunch series at Stanley House, bringing together key business figures from across the region for a focused discussion on regeneration and growth in Lancashire and beyond.
Liverpool, UK – Steven A. Hunt & Associates, a trusted name in Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Building Services Design, is proud to announce the official opening of its new Midlands Office in Birmingham, launching on 1st July 2025.
Civil and structural engineering firm, Sutcliffe, proudly hosted its charity ball at the Titanic Hotel’s Rum Warehouse in April 2025. The annual event brought together professionals across construction, healthcare and the wider business community to support three local charities making a significant impact in the Liverpool City Region.
UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has opened its fourth office in Birmingham, marking its first location outside the North of England.
The West Midlands Combined Authority has announced a significant development in Birmingham’s transportation infrastructure. A new tram line is set to be constructed, linking East Birmingham to the city centre.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a record £15.6 billion investment in local transport projects across England’s city regions, aiming to boost economic growth and improve daily life for working people across the North, Midlands, and South West.
Jo Burton has joined VWV’s impressive Real Estate Department in the Commercial Property team and will be working nationally to help develop the team.