“Real unemployment rate reaching alarming levels” says business leader
10/12/2020
“Official unemployment levels are rising, but the real unemployment rate is reaching alarming levels” says Frank McKenna.
New-look Red Rose Awards to return in 2021
08/12/2020
The Red Rose Awards, Lancashire’s biggest business awards event, is to return in 2021 with a new look, new categories, new trophies and a new date.
University Masterplan focuses on local agenda
08/12/2020
Highways work on the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) £200m Masterplan is supporting local SMEs around Preston and the North West.
A Look Back at Lancashire Business Week
02/12/2020
Last week, Lancashire Business View held a whole week of online events in celebration of Lancashire Day.
Business of the Month // December 2020 // Conlon Construction
01/12/2020
Conlon Construction is a client-focused, multi-award-winning, Chartered Building Company.
“Weekly review of Tier 3 lockdown required”, says business leader
30/11/2020
Frank McKenna, Chief Executive of Downtown in Business, the private sector lobbying group, is calling on the Government to review the three-tier system every week, rather than every fortnight.
A DAMP SQUIB
26/11/2020
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna tells us why the Chancellors statement this week has left him feeling disappointed.
Powerhouse Progress Hit by Latest Tier Decision
26/11/2020
The government’s decision on regional tiers today will make it even more difficult for it to meet its ambitions on the ‘levelling up’ agenda. That
MORE NORTHERN AGONY. TIS THE SEASON TO WEEP.
26/11/2020
The Liverpool area comes out of the toughest restrictions while Greater Manchester remains in Tier 3. In his blog Jim considers the approaches of different mayors. He also thinks the government has made the right call on some long term economic decisions this week.
Who Are Yer? // Jack Hunter
26/11/2020
Downtowns own Design, Brand and Marketing Executive, Jack Hunter tells us why he’s happy to be back in the office, plus which of the (many) restaurants and bars he’s looking forward to returning to post-lockdown.
Rosemere to fund set up of local lung cancer research tissue bank
25/11/2020
A three-year project to enable more local research into the better diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer is to be funded by Rosemere Cancer Foundation.
Reich Insurance further supports Scotland clients with David Mcinally heading north of the border…
25/11/2020
Reich Insurance, an Independent, top 50 UK insurance broker, based in Manchester, today announces a greater presence north of the border now supporting clients across Scotland.