New Education Minister good news for Business
The new Minster for Education, Gillian Keegan MP, is good news for business, according to DIB boss Frank McKenna.
In Conversation with David Parr
Downtown Boss, Frank McKenna caught up with the outgoing Halton Borough Council Chief Executive, David Parr. David discusses his 18 years in the role, the progress that has been made in the borough and the future for the council.
Doing Business in Egypt
Rasha Ezz El Din and Mohamed Ossama, from Xceed BPO, highlights how technologically advanced the country is, what it excels at, and where there are opportunities for UK businesses to build partnerships which can help them deliver.
A long way back for Labour – Election Results Review?
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.
Shadow Treasury Minister in the Downtown Den
The Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Bridget Phillipson MP was in the Downtown Den this week, sharing her thoughts on the economy, the Northern Powerhouse, and Brexit.
Glass half-full as hospitality sector looks forward to toasting a permanent re-opening from June
A group of hospitality leaders from across the country came together for the latest Downtown Den event
International Women’s Day: Leading Women in Business Panel
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Downtown in Business invited a select panel of leading businesswomen to discuss a number of topics including homeschooling, women working in male-dominated sectors and the diversity agenda.
Downtown Den #135 // Kate Green OBE in the Downtown Den
The shadow secretary of state for education, Kate Green, was in the Downtown Den to discuss Labour’s plans of getting children back into the classroom at the earliest opportunity.
Downtown Den #134 // Farewell Frank, Exclusive Roundtable with the CEO of the Combined Authority
The retiring Chief Executive of the Liverpool Combined Authority, Frank Rogers, along with a select group of DIB members, joined Downtown CEO Frank McKenna to talk about his brilliant career and how he thinks the city will come back fighting into 2021. This event was sponsored by Merseyrail.
Downtown Den #133 // Sir Graham Brady in the Downtown Den
Downtown in Business was joined in the Downtown Den by the MP for Altrincham & Sale, Sir Graham Brady discussing lockdown, the economy recovery route map and the vaccination programme.
Downtown Den #132 // In Conversation with Paul Embery
Downtown in Business was joined in the Downtown Den by Paul Embery, author of the divisive book ‘Despised: Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working Class’ for an exclusive online roundtable.
Downtown Den #131 // Devolution & The Northern Powerhouse
Downtown in Business was joined by a select panel of LEP Chairs and City Leaders from across the north to discuss the direction of the Northern Powerhouse following 2020 and how devolved power has been exemplified following the events of the year.