Cheshire East councillors back devolution
18/09/2025
Cheshire East Council has voted to support plans for a Mayoral Combined Authority across Cheshire and Warrington.
University of Lancashire unveils Preston Campus installation to celebrate name change
15/09/2025
Eye-catching new installation unveiled on University Square marks significant milestone in the University’s history and symbolises its forward-looking identity.
DSG hits record £8m revenue 12 months on from MBO
12/09/2025
Liverpool’s largest independent accountancy and advisory firm DSG is celebrating a year of record growth, 12 months on from its management buyout (MBO).
Exploring Growth, Regeneration, and Innovation at #TBR25
11/09/2025
On Thursday 11th September at Hotel Voco in Manchester, Downtown in Business hosted ‘Talkin ‘Bout Regeneration 2025’, our annual national conversation on regeneration, investment, and growth.
Business Leaders Back Devolution Deal Amid Council Disagreement
11/09/2025
Private sector lobby group Downtown in Business has urged political leaders to put aside their differences and ensure Cheshire and Warrington are at the forefront of the new era of devolved power and economic opportunity.
DJH Accelerates North West Expansion with Acquisition of Haines Watts Offices
05/09/2025
DJH, a private equity-backed accountancy and professional services group with a team of nearly 750 multidisciplinary professionals, has further expanded its North West presence by acquiring Haines Watts offices in Chester, Liverpool, and Wirral.
HPC appoints New Head of Operations
05/09/2025
Liverpool’s leading HR and Health & Safety consultancy, HPC, has strengthened its senior management team, with the appointment of Claire McGuiness to the position of Head of Operations
DIB warns of damaging consequences of imminent employment law reforms
04/09/2025
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.
Red Rose Awards 2026 open for entries
02/09/2025
Entries are now open for the biggest celebration of Lancashire business…the Red Rose Awards 2026.
Mansell welcomes Head of Commercial
02/09/2025
Mansell Building Solutions specialist in modern methods in construction (MMC) have recruited Martin Lynch to the newly-created position of Head of Commercial.
Bruntwood SciTech
01/09/2025
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.
Celestial Apartments Chester
01/09/2025
We are delighted that Celestial Apartments in Chester are our ‘Venue of the Month’ for September