The UK Government’s 2019 manifesto committed to encourage flexible working and consult on making it the default unless employers have good reasons not to. Subsequently, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on working patterns, resulting in a shift to homeworking for much of the working population.
Effective 1st January 2022, Chris Cheap, MD UK Regions, will become Regional Managing Director for Avison Young’s Leeds office as Claire Paraskeva hands over the position to focus on her Principal role within the firm’s Business Rates team.
Leading grants-giving charity, Heart of England Community Foundation, is investing support in local drug and alcohol abuse services in order to help tackle the West Midlands addiction crisis. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the charity has awarded six grants across the region, providing over £42,000 to projects fighting substance abuse and addiction issues.
There’s a quiet revolution taking place, which you might not be aware of, and it’s primarily focused on the good old bus.
As our U.S. cousins celebrate Thanksgiving, Martin Liptrot looks how what was once a family holiday has become a commerical one.
Ladyboss HR discusses why she’s not afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
The Chief Executive of the West Midlands Growth Company Neil Rami joined Downtown in Business for an exclusive roundtable discussion at The Edgbaston Park Hotel.
Birmingham Museums Trust has launched a public fundraising campaign to support the conservation of two of Birmingham’s star treasures.
Real estate investment firm Colmore Capital has secured a new lease at its Quartz Point Business Park in Solihull to property and facilities management recruitment provider Boden Group.
The latest edition of Downtown Quarterly is OUT NOW and focuses on Tech & Innovation.
One of Britain’s newest commercial airlines in several decades, Flybe Ltd, has today announced that Birmingham Airport will be its new company headquarters and first new crew base.
Patron of Acorns Children’s Hospice, Benjamin Zephaniah has hailed a charity partnership from supermarket giant Morrisons that will provide vital support to local families across the region.
