Future of the North discussed at DIB event
20/05/2021
As lockdown restrictions finally began easing in the UK, Downtown in Business hosted a special live event at INNSiDE by Meliá, Manchester on Wednesday 19th May 2021.
BUSINESS LEADER SAYS GOVERNMENT MESSAGING ‘CHAOTIC’
18/05/2021
A business leader has criticised the government for what he describes as ‘mixed messaging and the presentation of contradictory evidence’ as the route map out of lockdown seems set to be redrawn.
B&M Waste Services cements its commitment to real living wage
17/05/2021
Leading UK waste management solutions company, B&M Waste Services, is now accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
A long way back for Labour – Election Results Review?
13/05/2021
Former BBC Political Editor and Downtown commentator Jim Hancock, and former Labour adviser Adam McNicholas joined DIB boss Frank McKenna to discuss last weeks ‘Super Thursday’ election results.
Downtown nominated for National Award for first large business event since March 2020, Livercool 2020!
13/05/2021
Downtown in Business has been nominated for Best COVID-Safe Non Music Event at the Event Production show for Livercool 2020. The Event Production Show will be taking place on 26th May and other nominees include The Luna Cinema, #WeMakeEvents campaign, Bongo’s Bingo and Sacha Lord. Past winners for the awards also include Culture Liverpool for Liverpool’s Dream, Isle of Wight Festival, Event Genius and Ticket Arena.
Liverpool International Tennis Tournament pushed back until August
10/05/2021
Due to some very heavy and difficult bubble restrictions on all the players participating in Wimbledon this year Northern Vision have found it most sensible to push back the event until August when things will hopefully feel a lot safer and most people including the players will be vaccinated.
Chester’s Townhouse Hotel opens new Secret Garden Bar & Restaurant to Record Sales!
07/05/2021
Following the government’s roadmap out of lockdown venues with outdoor space opened on April 12 and the last few weeks has seen businesses bounce back to life including The Townhouse Secret Garden situated at the Chester Townhouse Hotel which has had record sales, even with no occupancy in the hotel.
Surge in online shopping and post Brexit stockpiling causes the logistics industry to rethink sustainability options
07/05/2021
As logistics and distribution witness skyrocketing demand, sustainability has come to the forefront for businesses operating in those industries.
Project Four recruits associate director
06/05/2021
Downtown in Business sponsor Project Four Safety Solutions has welcomed Dave White to its growing team as associate director.
Britain’s economic outlook and the Pound Sterling
04/05/2021
George Vessey, FX & Macro Strategist at Western Union Business Solutions discusses the opportunities and risks facing the UK economy and also offer perspectives on the government’s “green industrial revolution”.
Runcorn-based manufacturer acquired by management in significant MBO deal
30/04/2021
Runcorn-based North West Roller Services Limited [NWRS], a manufacturer and distributor of consumables to the print industry, has undergone a significant management buyout deal as it prepares for the next phase of its growth.
Transport Minister to address DIB parliamentary reception
29/04/2021
The Minister of state for High Speed 2 will be one of the keynote speakers at the Downtown in Business Parliamentary Reception in October. The MP for Pendle, Andrew Stephenson will be among a range of parliamentarians from the Commons and the House of Lords who will be in attendance at the event.