The Highs and Lows of saving a Food & Drink Festival from being Lost Forever!
16/04/2026
Steven reflects on his experiences organising the Cheshire and North Wales Food and Drink Festival.
DIB builds on MIPIM success with major UKREiiF delegation
16/04/2026
Downtown in Business has announced that it will lead a high-profile delegation of private sector leaders and public sector partners to UKREiiF 2026 in Leeds next month – building on the organisation’s hugely successful programme at MIPIM in Cannes in March.
peopleHUB – ERA 25 Unpacked – Trade Union changes
08/04/2026
Register for peopleHUB’s second session of the ERA 25 Unpacked series. These are short, practical sessions designed to help employers navigate the key changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Sedulo Group expands into Scotland with acquisition of Smith & Wallace
08/04/2026
Sedulo Group has announced its expansion into Scotland following the acquisition of accountancy practice Smith & Wallace and the launch of a new Glasgow office.
Fastest 50
01/04/2026
Law firm Ward Hadaway goes beyond the headlines with its Fastest 50 Podcast, uncovering how ambitious founders and business leaders scale at pace, navigate the toughest challenges, and sustain growth when the pressure is on.
Deva Fest hits a Majestic Milestone in Ticket Sales – the Deva Fest Story
26/03/2026
Deva Fest reached a majestic milestone of a million pounds in ticket sales, as part of its journey from start up to mid-scale festival success story.
Weather app rain icon “costing attractions up to £137,000 a day” – Chester Zoo leads national call for a forecast rethink
20/03/2026
One of the UK’s largest and most visited attractions, Chester Zoo, is leading a nationwide push to change how weather forecasts are displayed on popular apps.
Should Food and Drink Festivals Have Live Music?
19/03/2026
Should a food and drink festival have live music, or should the focus stay purely on the food and drink?
MIPIM: The place to be seen and heard
19/03/2026
Last week, Downtown in Business took a delegation of leading businesses and organisations from across the North and Midlands to MIPIM, the urban development conference in Cannes, France.
Meetings with elected leaders and civic executives were arranged and connections were forged across the cities and regions represented.
Wine Dinner at Fazenda
27/02/2026
Fazenda is delighted to present an unmissable Bordeaux Wine Dinner, designed as an intimate evening of exceptional pairings and unforgettable flavour.
peopleHUB – ERA 25 Unpacked – Preparing for Day One SSP
27/02/2026
peopleHUB is introducing a new series, ‘ERA 25 Unpacked’ – short, practical sessions designed to help employers navigate the key changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Consultation on fire and rehire: changes to expenses, benefits and shift patterns
26/02/2026
Downtown in Business has teamed up with award-winning HR Consultancy business High Performance Consultancy to respond to the government’s consultation on its latest changes to employment law.