What does the budget mean for Employers?
24/11/2022
Following the Autumn budget announcement, Victoria reviews what Employers/HR need be aware of.
University of Birmingham launches new podcast series ‘Leadership Exchanged’
24/11/2022
The Birmingham Leadership Institute has officially launched its brand-new podcast, ‘Leadership Exchanged’.
Sustainability, can we afford not to?
24/11/2022
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.
Tories face thumping in Chester
24/11/2022
Jim surveys the grim political landscape for North West Conservatives as a leading MP decides to quit, and the party faces defeat in next week’s Chester by election.
Where are we going to get growth?
24/11/2022
Frank McKenna fears for small businesses and the hospitality sector following last week’s Autumn Statement.
Touchwood Solihull’s Tony Elvin awarded as Manager of the Year
23/11/2022
Tony Elvin, General Manager of Touchwood Shopping Centre, has been awarded as ‘Manager of the Year’ in the Large Centre category of the 2022 Sceptre Awards.
Muse donates laptops to West Midlands youth homelessness charity
23/11/2022
Hot on the heels of nationwide placemaker, Muse’s appointment to deliver the £3.2bn Arden Cross regeneration, the leading developer has donated 40 laptops to West Midlands youth homelessness charity, St Basil’s.
Provest Wealth Management
21/11/2022
We are delighted that Provest Wealth Management are out latest Business of the Week. Provest Wealth Management provide a comprehensive financial planning and wealth management service to both individuals and business owners to help them achieve the best life possible with the money they have.
Brexit isn’t working
18/11/2022
A litany of facts prove that leaving the EU was a mistake. But are British politicians ready to accept the fact that they need to have an open and honest conversation with the electorate about the need for a more pragmatic approach to be adopted towards our European neighbours?
Professor Steven Broomhead MBE: Devolution, local government, and the Warrington Wolves
18/11/2022
Long-serving chief executive at Warrington Borough Council, Vice Chairman of Rugby Super League Club Warrington Wolves, and early adopter and supporter of Downtown in Business, Prof. Steven Broomhead joins Downtown CEO Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den.
The price of Truss and Brexit
17/11/2022
Jim analyses the Chancellor’s statement blaming Brexit and Liz Truss more than Covid and Ukraine for the mess.He also reports on a row amongst Labour members in Bury South.
A week in America | 18 November 2022
17/11/2022
This week, Martin ponders the question – Is this the end for America?