The government has continued to find itself embroiled in a row over Chinese spies, the West Midlands Police have banned Tel Aviv supporters from an Aston Villa European game. And the Green Party’s Zack Polanski has impressed.
It’s been an extremely busy but hugely rewarding year at Davies Partnership. As the team looks ahead to their 30th anniversary in 2026, the company is proud to share a new film that captures the culture, values, and people behind its continued success.
In this fascinating conversation DIB boss Frank McKenna and Tomas discuss his journey into the hospitality industry, some of the lessons he has learned along the way and his vision and plans for the future of Fazenda.
A peace deal for the Middle East. Kemi Badenoch’s maiden speech as Leader to the Conservative Party. Potential problems for Labour with a China crisis and a deputy leadership contest, which seems to be getting a little bit spicy.
Kemi Badenoch finds herself less than a year into the job, fighting to retain the leadership of the Tory party. Can she survive?
This week it was the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, and it was badged as the conference that was make or break for Keir Starmer.
We are delighted that Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village is our Venue of the Month for October 2025. Located in Liverpool’s vibrant Paddington Village, Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village is a striking 16-floor hotel offering breathtaking views of the city centre. The property features 221 stylishly designed rooms, each fully equipped to ensure an ideal stay for both business and leisure travellers.
On 18th September 2025, Downtown in Business hosted a Leader’s Lunch with Emma Degg at the beautiful Stanley House Hotel & Spa.
Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips discuss the future of the Prime Minister, the defection of another Conservative MP to Reform and look ahead to Donald Trump’s state visit.
Downtown Boss Frank McKenna, chats with Victoria Brown from oneHR Software and Claire McGuinness from High Performance Consultancy to discuss all the latest in the world of employment law.
Keir Starmers latest reset has not gone according to plan. But has the PM turned the crisis into an opportunity?
DIB Boss, Frank McKenna, caught up with Dame Louise Ellman in the Downtown Den.
