Lancashire launches 2050 strategy at Speakers House
25/11/2022
Business leaders from Lancashire descended on London earlier this week at a very special event at the Speakers House.
Lord Michael Heseltine: The best prime minister we never had
25/11/2022
A political giant for more than five decades, the man who many believe to be ‘the best Prime Minister we never had’, Lord Michael Heseltine, joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den this week.
What does the budget mean for Employers?
24/11/2022
Following the Autumn budget announcement, Victoria reviews what Employers/HR need be aware of.
Tories face thumping in Chester
24/11/2022
Jim surveys the grim political landscape for North West Conservatives as a leading MP decides to quit, and the party faces defeat in next week’s Chester by election.
Where are we going to get growth?
24/11/2022
Frank McKenna fears for small businesses and the hospitality sector following last week’s Autumn Statement.
2022 Christmas Gift Appeal in Aid of Barnardo’s
23/11/2022
This year marks a decade of Cotton Court Business Centre’s Christmas Gift Appeal in aid of Barnardo’s.
Harrison Drury grows residential property team with two new hires
21/11/2022
Harrison Drury has bolstered its property team with the appointment of two residential property solicitors.
Cassidy + Ashton
21/11/2022
We are delighted that Cassidy + Ashton are our latest Business of the Week. Cassidy + Ashton is a multidisciplinary practice with diverse experience in Architecture, Building Surveying, Town Planning and Principal Design.
DIB feature in not one, but two influential Business magazines
18/11/2022
We are delighted to feature in not one, but two of the North West’s most influential business magazines this month, North West Business Insider and Lancashire Business View Magazine.
Patron supporters announced for Lancashire Business Day
18/11/2022
Five of Lancashire’s most prominent organisations have signed on to support a celebration of the county’s businesses and their achievements.
Brexit isn’t working
18/11/2022
A litany of facts prove that leaving the EU was a mistake. But are British politicians ready to accept the fact that they need to have an open and honest conversation with the electorate about the need for a more pragmatic approach to be adopted towards our European neighbours?
Professor Steven Broomhead MBE: Devolution, local government, and the Warrington Wolves
18/11/2022
Long-serving chief executive at Warrington Borough Council, Vice Chairman of Rugby Super League Club Warrington Wolves, and early adopter and supporter of Downtown in Business, Prof. Steven Broomhead joins Downtown CEO Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den.