DB3 sign up as DIB Partners
22/09/2022
Award winning, AJ100 practice for Architectural and Sustainable design, DB3 Group have become the latest Downtown in Business partner.
Downtown events reflect on Commonwealth Games legacy
22/09/2022
Downtown in Business hosted two events in Birmngham on Wednesday 14th September 2022. The remarkable Commonwealth Games that were held in the West Midlands throughout the summer were the main subject of the discussion.
Starmer on course to win for Labour?
22/09/2022
Frank McKenna looks ahead to the Labour Party conference that takes place in Liverpool next week – and suggests that Keir Starmer has a long way to go if he is to become PM, despite the seismic challenges the country and the government is facing.
Term-time only and other ‘part-year’ workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks holiday a year
22/09/2022
What does the recent ruling from the Supreme Court in relation to holiday entitlement for atypical workers mean for employers? Ladyboss HR provides some clarity in this weeks blog.
Giant Growth Gamble
22/09/2022
As the government moves at last to protect business from the worst of the energy crisis, Jim looks at the more controversial aspects of Liz Truss’ economic measures. As Labour meets in Liverpool he also asks what do they do now?
The Hospice Charity Partnership
19/09/2022
We are delighted that The Hospice Charity Partnership are our latest Business of the Week. Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices are delighted to announce that the two charities have successfully merged together to form one Birmingham wide organisation.
‘Tech for Purpose’ as an ethos and operating model
19/09/2022
Andy Peters-Smith from VCG discusses how organisations are seeking out smarter ‘circular’ ways to run their IT systems.
Special Fundraising Event to Light Up Black Country Beauty Spot in Aid of Local Children and Families
16/09/2022
Acorns Children’s Hospice is calling for supporters to help light up Walsall Arboretum next month and let their support for local children and families shine through.
How SMEs opting for payable tax credits on R&D claims will be affected by new cap
16/09/2022
Catax Senior Tax Analyst Khaled Fatheldin advises on new cap for payable tax credits on R&D claims.
A week in America | 16 September 2022
15/09/2022
Despite being a federal republic, the US can’t shake off its fascination with all things royal. Lots of US Royal watchers will be waiting to see what the new King does next.
Wither The Union and Commonwealth?
15/09/2022
The new king has just completed his tour of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom. But will the union survive the new reign? Jim asks the question and looks at the role the late Queen played in holding the Commonwealth together.
Would The Queen be amused by the reaction to her passing?
15/09/2022
There have been some fitting tributes to the Queen who served the country so well for 70 years. But are decisions that further damage the economy, a virtual news blackout, and the cancellation of hospital appointments things that she would have supported? Frank McKenna’s latest blog…