From Balfour to Gaza, mistake after tragic mistake
19/10/2023
Jim looks at a century of tragic mistakes that has led to the tragedy unfolding in Gaza. With little confidence, he suggests a solution.
Getting away with it
19/10/2023
HS2 cancelled. Announced investment in infrastructure not real. COVID enquiry revelations. What, given the myriad of news outlets available to us, are we unable to give due attention to the big issues affecting us?
A week in America | 13 October 2023
16/10/2023
This week Martin looks at the crisis on Capitol Hill as the US Government stumbles towards a shutdown no-one can see a way out of…
Cheers to Happy Hour!
13/10/2023
Join Malmaison Birmingham from Monday to Friday between 3-7pm for their happy hour offer.
Shadow ministers address DIB event
12/10/2023
Downtown in Business, in association with Deloitte, hosted an exclusive private dinner at the INNSIDE by Melia hotel in Liverpool on Tuesday evening, reflecting on the Labour Party conference.
Labour is Keir’s party now
12/10/2023
Frank McKenna reflects on this week’s Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
Keir bulldozing Tamworth and Mid Beds!
12/10/2023
The voters verdict on the party conference season will come in next week’s two by elections. Jim looks back on the Liverpool gathering and asks if Sir Keir Starmer has taken a gamble on housing.
DIB Property & Regeneration Conference 2024 – more speakers confirmed
12/10/2023
The 2024 Downtown in Business Property & Regeneration conference will take place on Thursday 8th February, at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester.
INNSiDE by Meliá
12/10/2023
This week’s Venue of the Week is INNSiDE by Melia hotels. INNSiDE UK is a collection of balanced lifestyle hotels, ready for you to explore.
A week in America | 6 October 2023
06/10/2023
This week Martin looks at the commercial success of one of Merseyside’s top football teams through the lens of US sport. Finding brand value is more than letting the highest bidder slap a logo on your shirt, he argues…
Labour: Ming vase or firm pledges?
05/10/2023
How will Labour respond to another extraordinary Tory conference. Jim doesn’t think they can restore HS2 but what about some bold policies on social care and housing?
A train crash of a conference – with post truth in clear sight
05/10/2023
Frank McKenna reflects on the Conservatives week in Manchester.