A week in America | 08 July 2022
07/07/2022
As the U.S. celebrated July 4th, Martin Liptrot takes a look at how proud American’s are of being American.
Downtown campaigns for Manchester HS2 tunnel
07/07/2022
Whilst the Prime Minister made his last stand with a committee of top MPs in the Palace of Westminster, Downtown held a reception on the Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons.
Kigali to the Commonwealth
05/07/2022
Former MP and now business consultant Simon Danczuk discusses his recent trip to Rwanda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Business Forum and what Britain can learn from the African nation.
Inside Chester Zoo’s stunning new wedding venue that has availability for 2023
05/07/2022
Stunning new images have revealed what Chester Zoo’s upcoming luxury wedding and events venue, The Square, will look like when it opens next year.
BRUNTWOOD WORKS TO BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO HISTORIC KING’S HOUSE IN MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE FOLLOWING PLANNING APPROVAL
01/07/2022
Bruntwood Works is set to begin the redevelopment of King’s House in Manchester city centre, having received planning approval for its exciting plans to blend heritage and character with high quality workspace and amenity.
Avison Young
01/07/2022
We are delighted that Avison Young are our Business of the Month for July 2022. Avison Young strive to be real estate at its best, helping people be more productive, prosperous and positive.
Manchester leaders to press Government on ‘cut-price’ overground HS2 station
30/06/2022
Over 50 political and business leaders are to lobby the Government next week on its decision to rule out an underground HS2 station in Manchester.
Important changes to Fit notes and your absence policies
30/06/2022
Victoria reports on the latest key changes to Fit Notes, that you need to consider as an employer.
In Conversation with Graeme Mason
30/06/2022
Join Downtown in Business on Tuesday 20th September for an special ‘In Conversation’ event with Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer at Newcastle International Airport, Graeme Mason.
The ‘peace dividend’ ends just at the wrong time
30/06/2022
With the Governor of the Bank of England predicting a recession, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine smashing the ‘peace dividend’ and the prime minister indulging in economic Cake-ism, does the government have a plan to grow the economy? Frank McKenna suggests tax -cutting may be the way to go.
Six Years On
30/06/2022
Six years on from our decision to leave the European Union, Jim looks at how it is impossible for any of the parties to admit we made a huge mistake and promise any steps to remedy the damage it is doing to business.
A week in America | 24 June 2022
23/06/2022
This week, Martin Liptrot, takes a look back on the Texas GOP. Does Texas really want to secede from the U.S.?