To be seen on not to be seen? That is the question
21/03/2024
Frank McKenna explains why cities who missed MIPIM this year are missing out.
Downtown in Cannes
21/03/2024
The Downtown in Business team was in Cannes last week for the international property festival MIPIM.
Putin, Kate and the sleeve of truth
21/03/2024
This week Jo Phillips comments on the rise of disinformation and what the former head of MI5 thinks we we can do to stop it.
Tiny green shoots for the government?
21/03/2024
In his blog Jim thinks the pressure has eased on the Prime Minister for now. He has been taking the political temperature in Leeds and Westminster.
Who Are Yer? | Claire Ellis
21/03/2024
In this Who Are Yer? we speak to Claire Ellis from Wellness in the City.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP. 22 | 19th March 2024
20/03/2024
Can Sunak really survive in downing street until the autumn – or is a summer election now inevitable.
Crowne Plaza Liverpool
18/03/2024
We are delighted that this week’s DIB ‘Venue of the Week’ is Crowne Plaza Liverpool. Crowne Plaza Liverpool Hotel is magnificently situated in the heart of the city centre.
Who Are Yer? | Steven Hesketh
14/03/2024
In the latest Who Are Yer? Find out about Steven Hesketh from Hospitality Hero and Savvy Hotels.
Step away from the lectern and cook a baked potato
14/03/2024
Does the UK government know what racism is? Jo, doesn’t even think they know what a baked potato is?
A week in America | 15 March 2024
14/03/2024
This week, Martin filed his US tax return and noticed something curious happen to his in box and social media feeds… advice, lots of advice, all of it unwarranted.
Both parties agonise over racism
14/03/2024
As the row over racism rages, Jim feels both parties are often guilty of putting pragmatism ahead of principle.
Resilience Redefined: Yorkshire’s businesses forge ahead in 2024
12/03/2024
The Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 awards, which take place on Friday 1st March, celebrate the success and achievements of Yorkshire’s fastest growing businesses.