Starmer for PM – What could possibly go wrong?
Keir Starmer looks set to win the next General Election. What could possibly go wrong?
A week in America | 1 December 2022
Martin looks at how tax raising powers are changing how and where America goes to work…
DIB is hosting TWO major national conferences in 2023
Downtown in Business is set to host TWO national conferences in 2023. Join us in February 23 for our second annual ‘Talking ‘Bout Regeneration’ conference and in March 23 we will host the inaugural ‘Change Makers Live’ conference.
Still in the sidings
The northern mayors described their talks with the Transport Minister this week as “positive”. Jim prefers to differ. He fears short term misery and long term frustration for the travelling public. He also updates us on devolution moves in Lancashire and Cheshire.
Business of Politics to be launched in New Year
The chief executive and Group chairman of Downtown in Business Frank McKenna, and former MP and political commentator Simon Danczuk will launch a new podcast in 2023.
Talbots Law
We are delighted that Talbots are our Business of the Month for December 2022.
Lord Michael Heseltine: The best prime minister we never had
A political giant for more than five decades, the man who many believe to be ‘the best Prime Minister we never had’, Lord Michael Heseltine, joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den this week.
Muse opens Midlands business
National developer, Muse, has established a Midlands business, as part of its strategic expansion strategy and its commitment to supporting the delivery of the Midlands Engine.
What does the budget mean for Employers?
Following the Autumn budget announcement, Victoria reviews what Employers/HR need be aware of.
University of Birmingham launches new podcast series ‘Leadership Exchanged’
The Birmingham Leadership Institute has officially launched its brand-new podcast, ‘Leadership Exchanged’.
Sustainability, can we afford not to?
Downtown in Business Birmingham hosted its final property club event of 2022 in association with DB3 Group on Wednesday 23rd November 2022 at the incredible Fazenda.