Over the rainbow…
Downtown’s Head of Events – North, Helen Bamford wonders what the ‘new normal’ will be when restrictions ease.
Level with us… Don’t Lie
This week Jim calls for more plain speaking from the government and looks at the grim prospects facing our pubs and restaurants.
If Boris is Churchill, Keir might end up Attlee
Simon Danczuk on why Keir Starmer might be the next Clement Attlee.
Supply Chain purchasing in times of crisis
Rachael Eade MBE discusses how and why supply chains must react to the Conoravirus.
Why we crave certainty
Downtown Birmingham Chair, Paul Cadman on why it is time to prepare and adapt.
A Long Way Back
The government is unable to give business a clear back to work strategy because of the lack of testing, Jim claims in his latest blog. He also takes a close look at the North West Labour MPs in Keir Starmer’s new team.
The End of the Tunnel
Downtown Birmingham Chairman, Paul Cadman shares his thoughts on the Coronavirus pandemic and how we can plan for a post-COVID19 life.
Far from usual
Downtown Birmingham Chairman, Paul Cadman explores 3 things that businesses should be looking at once the UK can begin to return to normal.
The Va Va Zoom – Pink Echo Special
Downtown Director, Chris McKenna rates the DIB team in his latest blog. Who is DIB’s Pele? Who is DIB’s Maradonna? And who is DIB’s Ali Dia?
Need for clarity
This week Jim fears the lock down is here to stay,and calls for proper rules to be in place when the Prime Minister is ill. He also looks at Labour’s new team.
We’re all in this together? Don’t tell that to the self-employed
In his blog this week, Frank McKenna calls for more support for the self-employed; welcomes Keir Starmer’s election as Labour leader; and wishes Boris Johnson a speedy recovery.
The Pandemic is going to change the face of our towns and cities forever
Chairman of Downtown London, Simon Danczuk reflects on what he has learned from the webinars he has hosted over the past few weeks.