The government’s new employment rights reforms are being presented as a victory for working people. Ministers argue that they will create greater security, fairness and dignity in the workplace.
Sean Keyes, CEO at leading civil and structural engineering consultancy, Sutcliffe shares his opinion of the challenges for business to offer youngster a start in their careers.
Join peopleHUB’s next webinar where Claire McGuinness will cover this major change to employment law and the best way for employers to prepare.
Celebrate an evening of exceptional wines and signature Churrasco as Fogo de Chão invites you to discover the elegance of Burgundy through a specially curated multi-course dining experience.
If there was one message that emerged from this year’s UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds, it was that investors continue to view the West Midlands as one of the most exciting growth stories in the country.
Downtown in Business has intensified its campaign against so-called “phoenix companies”, arguing that directors who repeatedly leave suppliers and taxpayers out of pocket should face the same level of scrutiny and enforcement as those who commit benefits fraud.
Downtown in Business (DIB) has urged the government to adopt a balanced and pragmatic approach to proposed reforms of zero-hours contracts, warning that well-intentioned legislation could unintentionally damage employment opportunities and place additional pressure on key sectors of the economy.
Ex-West Midlands Mayor Andy Street was in Liverpool on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 to meet with Downtown in Business members as he takes his Conservative Party movement Prosper UK on a business engagement and listening tour…
Downtown in Business are delighted that Unique Vnues Birmingham are our Venue of the Month for June 2026.
Downtown in Business is delighted that Laing O’Rourke are our Business of the Month for June 2026.
Downtown in Business is looking for an Events Coordinator to support the delivery of its busy UK events programme, working across conferences, networking events and awards.
Aiming to celebrate culinary talent, collaboration and the future of the hospitality industry, the Birmingham & Midlands Chef’s Forum lunch saw chefs from 24 Stories, Manchester’s 20 Stories and London’s 14 Stories come together.
