Sean Keyes, CEO at leading civil and structural engineering consultancy, Sutcliffe shares his opinion of the challenges for business to offer youngster a start in their careers.
Last month’s government report on the rising number of young unemployed people should serve as a warning to industry and policymakers that if a talent pipeline crisis is to be avoided, urgent action must be taken. DIB spoke with Sean Keyes, CEO Sutcliffe about what can be done.
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.
Andrew Moss, partner at DSG, has been appointed deputy chair of DFK UK & Ireland, an association of independent accounting firms established in 1996.
Join peopleHUB’s next webinar where Claire McGuinness will cover this major change to employment law and the best way for employers to prepare.
Last month’s UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum in Leeds once again demonstrated the scale of ambition that exists across Britain’s regions.
Downtown in Business has intensified its campaign against so-called “phoenix companies”, arguing that directors who repeatedly leave suppliers and taxpayers out of pocket should face the same level of scrutiny and enforcement as those who commit benefits fraud.
Downtown in Business (DIB) has urged the government to adopt a balanced and pragmatic approach to proposed reforms of zero-hours contracts, warning that well-intentioned legislation could unintentionally damage employment opportunities and place additional pressure on key sectors of the economy.
Ex-West Midlands Mayor Andy Street was in Liverpool on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 to meet with Downtown in Business members as he takes his Conservative Party movement Prosper UK on a business engagement and listening tour…
Downtown in Business are delighted that Crime Prevention Services are our Business of the Month for June 2026.
Downtown in Business are delighted that Barlounge are our Venue of the Month for June 2026
Downtown in Business is looking for an Events Coordinator to support the delivery of its busy UK events programme, working across conferences, networking events and awards.
