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The call came from the Birmingham Innovation & Life Sciences Mini Conference, which discussed how Birmingham can translate its existing strengths into investment, jobs and economic growth.
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The call came from the Birmingham Innovation & Life Sciences Mini Conference, which discussed how Birmingham can translate its existing strengths into investment, jobs and economic growth.

Downtown in Business will bring together senior politicians, mayoral candidates, ministers, MPs, Combined Authority executives and leading figures from across the county’s business community for a major half-day summit at Chester Zoo.

Downtown in Business and Public Affairs specialists PLMR heard Liverpool Council leader Liam Robinson welcome the latest advances on devolution from newly installed PM Andy Burnham.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Rick offered his perspective on the future of football finance and governance, both domestically and internationally.

Downtown in Business welcomed more than 200 of Liverpool’s leading business figures to the stunning Sefton Park Palm House for the 23rd annual City of Liverpool Business Awards.

High-profile speakers to debate the future of UK cities at DIB event.

The balance of power in Britain is changing – and businesses must change with it.

National business and political leaders to gather in Liverpool to debate the future of England’s cities, towns and regions.

Business leaders gathered on Tuesday 16th June 2026 to hear how Salford is cementing its position as one of the UK’s most dynamic and fastest-growing cities, with public and private sector leaders highlighting the scale of investment, regeneration and economic opportunity transforming the city.

Downtown in Business Political editor, Jim Hancock interviews Bootle MP, Peter Dowd at the Liverpool City Region Parliamentary Reception in June 2026.

With the city set to host the UEFA EURO 2028, it will look at the role sporting events and infrastructure have in shaping cities, strengthening international relationships, attracting investment and driving regeneration, using Liverpool’s two global football clubs as living examples.

More than 280 people gathered in the Pavilion Suite at Chester Racecourse for the Cheshire and North Wales Business Awards 2026, hosted by Downtown in Business.