Downtown in Business Strengthens Speaker Line-Up for Landmark Regeneration Conference
29/07/2026
Senior local government and business leaders join growing list of speakers for Talking ‘Bout Regeneration.
DIB Welcomes Burnham’s Education Reforms as His Most Important Announcement Yet
28/07/2026
Downtown in Business has strongly welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposed overhaul of technical education, describing it as the most important and impressive announcement of his first week in Downing Street.
Can Andy Burnham’s Devolution Drive Kick-Start a New Era of Regeneration and Economic Growth Across the UK?
23/07/2026
Talking ’Bout Regeneration 2026 will bring together political and business leaders to debate the future of place, investment and growth
Private-Sector Wage Growth Hits a Six-Year Low, What Does It Mean for Hospitality?
23/07/2026
Wage increase must come from somewhere, and hospitality businesses are already facing high employment costs, high business rates, high energy bills, high food prices and other increasing costs.
Bridging the Skills Gap: Why Business and Education Providers Must Engage
23/07/2026
To find out more about the growing skills gap and demographic changes, Downtown in Business spoke to BRILLIANT Festival Director, Martyn Collins.
Downtown in Business backs Prosper UK’s call for fiscal devolution
23/07/2026
Downtown in Business has welcomed the publication of Prosper UK’s latest report, Set Up For Success? The Case for Greater Devolution, describing it as “an important contribution to the debate about how Britain finally unlocks regional economic growth.”
Wallace and Gromit creator says animation is prosperous career with firm roots in Preston
17/07/2026
University of Lancashire Honorary Fellow Nick Park CBE inspired students and schoolchildren at the Preston Animation Festival.
Sub36 Awards 2026 – Entries and Nominations Open
17/07/2026
With 17 categories, there is an opportunity for people across a wide range of industries, professions and career stages to showcase their achievements.
Lancashire set for four new councils as Government confirms local government shake-up
16/07/2026
The UK Government has confirmed plans to overhaul Lancashire’s local government structure, with the county’s existing 15 councils set to be replaced by four new unitary authorities.
Nugent Expands Housing Portfolio with Acquisition of 28 Southport Apartments
16/07/2026
Nugent has announced the acquisition of 28 apartments in the Lord Street area of Southport, marking a significant step in the organisation’s commitment to expanding access to quality accommodation across the North West.
Business, Political and Regeneration Leaders Confirmed for Downtown in Business National Conference
16/07/2026
High-profile speakers to debate the future of UK cities at DIB event.
Shifting Sands – What Burnham could mean for the centre left
09/07/2026
Jo Phillips on what Andy Burnham can do as PM to get support from the centre left.