At least inflation’s down!
16/11/2023
Jim reviews one of the most dramatic weeks in British politics. Apart from the news on inflation, he thinks the outlook is bleak for the Prime Minister.
#TBR24 | New Speaker Announcement | Kenny Bruce MBE
14/11/2023
Residential property agent and football club owner Kenny Bruce MBE has been confirmed as the latest speaker for the Downtown in Business Planning, Property & Regeneration conference on Thursday 8th February 2024.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 14th November 2023
14/11/2023
If many of us were expecting the sacking of Suella Braverman, then it would be fair to say that nobody had predicted the return of former PM David ‘just call me Dave’ Cameron to the cabinet.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 13th November 2023
13/11/2023
Jim and Frank reflect on the sacking of Suella Braverman and the imminent cabinet reshuffle, as David Cameron makes a dramatic return to the government.
How to thrive in tough time
13/11/2023
The world has thrown a lot at us during the past few years… Brexit.. Covid… the “Great Resignation”… the “Talent Squeeze”… cost of living and inflation. Organisations are finding it tough. Leaders are finding it tough!
Braverman set for sacking
09/11/2023
Jim thinks the Home Secretary is on the point of sacking or resignation. Whatever happens, his blog takes a longer term look at Suella Braverman’s plans for her future in politics.
Merseyrail pair have ‘Hearts of Gold’
09/11/2023
Two Merseyrail employees have been recognised by the Railway Benevolent Fund’s Heart of Gold Awards.
A week in America | 10 November 2023
09/11/2023
This time next year, America will have a new President. Or the old one back. Or the old one it currently has will still be there. This week Martin looks at the dilemma facing US political parties and voters…
Have the Tories run out of ideas?
09/11/2023
Is the King’s Speech conclusive evidence that the government has run out of ideas?
The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre
09/11/2023
We are delighted that The Flower Bowl is our Venue of the Week. The Flowerbowl Entertainment Centre is a multifunctional entertainment venue with curling, ten pin bowling, a cinema, restaurants and more in Preston, Lancashire.
Krol Corlett sign DIB partnership deal
09/11/2023
Main contractors, Krol Corlett Construction, have been announced as the latest major partner-sponsor of private sector lobby group and business networking club Downtown in Business.
Wild Thang celebrates two big award wins
07/11/2023
Wild Thang took home both the Sustainable Business of the Year award and the International Business of the Year award at the Innovation in Business Awards 2023.