In her latest guest blog, Favour Akinloye argues that Count Binface’s support in Clacton says something more serious about public trust in politics. For a generation increasingly disillusioned with the political system, the vote behind the costume is no joke.
With devolution firmly top of the agenda, Britain’s cities and regions are expected to drive economic growth over the coming months and years. Ahead of a busy series of conferences and events to explore the opportunity, Downtown in Business asked business and media commentators from across the network for their thoughts on how regional growth will be shaped and delivered.
Neil Baines of Steven Hunt & Associates argues that tackling the construction skills gap requires action in three key areas: raising awareness of careers in the built environment, strengthening links between education and industry, and ensuring procurement rewards businesses that invest in local talent.
To find out more about the growing skills gap and demographic changes, Downtown in Business spoke to BRILLIANT Festival Director, Martyn Collins.
Downtown in Business spoke to newly elected councillor Gary Edgerton, the portfolio holder for Business, Highways and Transport on St Helen’s Council about his experience of the event and what his key insights were.
When Jo Malone sold her business to Estée Lauder in 1999, she achieved a founder’s dream. Years later, she realised the deal came at a cost. Downtown in Business spoke to Denise Walker of Glenville Walker to find out more.
Fergal O’Connor, Founder and CEO at Buymedia explores AI opportunities and how Andy Burnham embraced the sector as Greater Manchester Mayor.
Favour Akinloye explores what Andy Burnham as PM will mean for the next generation of graduates and young professionals.
Downtown in Business asked tech-entrepreneur Hayley Roberts, CEO of Manchester-based cyber security firm Distology, about Andy Burnham’s digital ambitions.
Following Downtown in Business’s recent Leaders Lunch with Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett and Salford City Council CEO Stephen Young, James Wynne of Pannone Corporate shares his key takeaways on the ambition, partnerships and housing-led growth driving Salford’s success.
Chief Executive of Liverpool Business District, Billy Addy explores growing calls from leading chefs to cut VAT for hospitality to 10%, and asks whether the move could help a sector facing significant economic pressures.
Favour Akinloye reflects upon polarisation, the divide nobody talks about honestly, and why her generation is exhausted.
