Sean Keyes CEO of Sutcliffe reacts to Keir Starmer Speech at Labour Party Conference
03/10/2025
Following the PM’s speech at the Labour Party Conference 2025, Sutcliffe CEO Sean Keyes has his say.
Change Makers Live 2025: A Day of Innovation, Leadership, and Impact
02/10/2025
On Thursday 2nd October 2025, Downtown in Business hosted the third annual Change Makers Live conference at the magnificent new home of Everton Football Club, the Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Bringing together over 100 business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and government representatives, the conference offered a day of thought-provoking discussions, insights, and collaboration during the week of the Labour Party Conference.
Meeting Perks at INNSiDE by Melia Meetings & Events!
01/10/2025
Book your next event with INNSiDE by Meliá and unlock more than just great spaces.
Winners unveiled at the National Project Excellence Awards 2025
01/10/2025
The event brought together over 400 contractor, consultant and client partners to celebrate the projects delivered through the framework and the people behind them.
Heathrow launches 2025-2026 World of Opportunity Programme
23/09/2025
Heathrow has launched its World of Opportunity programme for 2025, designed to support small businesses (SMEs) in their efforts to expand exports.
Celebrate this Festive Season at Fazenda Leeds
18/09/2025
This festive season, Fazenda invites guests to celebrate with unforgettable dining experiences. Reservations are now open, with tables of up to 14 guests available to book directly online, while their Teams are on hand to assist with larger party requirements.
Exploring Growth, Regeneration, and Innovation at #TBR25
11/09/2025
On Thursday 11th September at Hotel Voco in Manchester, Downtown in Business hosted ‘Talkin ‘Bout Regeneration 2025’, our annual national conversation on regeneration, investment, and growth.
Sedulo boosts tax leadership with Corporate Tax Director appointment
05/09/2025
Sedulo Group – one of the UK’s fastest-growing business advisory firms – has appointed Ben Vaux as Corporate Tax Director, based in their Leeds office.
HPC appoints New Head of Operations
05/09/2025
Liverpool’s leading HR and Health & Safety consultancy, HPC, has strengthened its senior management team, with the appointment of Claire McGuiness to the position of Head of Operations
DIB warns of damaging consequences of imminent employment law reforms
04/09/2025
Private sector lobby group Downtown in Business (DIB) has warned that the government’s Employment Rights Bill, which is expected to receive Royal Assent this autumn, will place unnecessary burdens on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and risk undermining the UK’s business-friendly reputation.
Casey Scott to Head DIB’s Events Programme
28/08/2025
Downtown in Business is delighted to announce the promotion of Casey Scott to Events Manager.
Making Tax Digital | What’s changing?
28/08/2025
Join Sedulo for an exclusive client event where they’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the upcoming changes to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment.