Private sector lobby group Downtown in Business (DIB) has warned that the government’s Employment Rights Bill, which is expected to receive Royal Assent this autumn, will place unnecessary burdens on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and risk undermining the UK’s business-friendly reputation.
Entries are now open for the biggest celebration of Lancashire business…the Red Rose Awards 2026.
Mansell Building Solutions specialist in modern methods in construction (MMC) have recruited Martin Lynch to the newly-created position of Head of Commercial.
We are delighted that Bruntwood SciTech are our Business of the Month for September 2025. Bruntwood SciTech drives inclusive, sustainable economic growth through investment in science and technology infrastructure.
We are delighted that Celestial Apartments in Chester are our ‘Venue of the Month’ for September
Downtown in Business is delighted to announce the promotion of Casey Scott to Events Manager.
Leading North West charity Nugent is proud to announce its role as the official charity partner for the Halloween Family Day, delivered in partnership with The Jockey Club on 26th October 2025.
Foxxy Foods Ltd, the new mobile catering venture from Scott Hesketh and Dilwyn “Dill” Jones, made its debut this weekend at DevaFest 2025, delighting festivalgoers with their indulgent loaded fries and pies.
Sharon Morgan from DIB member, Base Comms, along with colleagues, friends and family will be climbing Ben Nevis to raise money for life saving brain tumour treatment.
The PA Club – the pioneering network for senior PAs and EAs – is entering an exciting new chapter following its acquisition by Holly Moore and Joel Bennett, CEO and Co-Director of Manchester-headquartered events agency, Make Events.
Downtown in Business is pleased to announce the appointment of Grace Merritt as Events Coordinator.
Downtown in Business has announced that its flagship Change Makers Live conference will take place at the spectacular new Hill Dickinson Stadium, home of Everton Football Club, on Thursday 3rd October 2025.
