King of the North or UK?
09/07/2026
Jim assesses the almost certain arrival of Andy Burnham in Downing Street this month. He warns that devolution must be real with less Manchesterism. He also has a little dip into history.
Meet The Partner | PJ Livesey
09/07/2026
Britain’s cities and towns feature many distinguished buildings of historical significance. Sadly, in too many cases they have been left to decay. Latest estimates suggest
Downtown Recap | The Big Interview – Andy Burnham
03/07/2026
Our newspapers and airwaves have been full of speculation about what Andy Burnham will or will not do if as expected he is sworn in as Prime Minister later this month.
‘The New Centres of Power’: Downtown in Business launches new programme as Burnham’s Britain rewrites the rules
02/07/2026
The balance of power in Britain is changing – and businesses must change with it.
As a New Era of Devolution Begins, Downtown in Business Announces annual conference on Placemaking, Regeneration and Politics
02/07/2026
National business and political leaders to gather in Liverpool to debate the future of England’s cities, towns and regions.
DIB welcomes Burnham’s bold vision for growth – but says delivery will be the real test
29/06/2026
Downtown in Business has welcomed Andy Burnham’s first major policy speech since his return to Westminster as a significant contribution to the debate on how Britain can unlock economic growth, describing his commitment to devolution, public-private partnership and regional investment as a positive message to businesses across the UK.”
Downtown at 23: The World Since 2003
25/06/2026
Downtown in Business celebrated its 23rd anniversary last week, reflecting on a journey that began in Liverpool in 2003 and has since grown into one of the UK’s leading business networks.
Downtown in Business partners with Future Cities & Transport UK to deliver National Summit
18/06/2026
If your work touches property, regeneration, infrastructure, investment, growth or placemaking, this is a conversation the private sector need to be part of.
Cut VAT, grow the economy: Downtown in Business joins call for hospitality tax reform
18/06/2026
The business organisation believes that a cut in hospitality VAT would provide a much-needed stimulus for a sector that sits at the heart of local economies across the country, while helping businesses invest, recruit and grow.
Downtown in Business takes phoenix company campaign to Parliament
18/06/2026
As part of the initiative, DIB has published an open letter to MPs, ministers, metro mayors, and civic leaders outlining a package of proposed reforms.
The next generation needs a first rung on the ladder. Government is making it harder for firms like mine to offer one.
09/06/2026
Sean Keyes, CEO at leading civil and structural engineering consultancy, Sutcliffe shares his opinion of the challenges for business to offer youngster a start in their careers.
peopleHUB – ERA 25 Unpacked – Preparing for Changes to Unfair Dismissal
04/06/2026
Join peopleHUB’s next webinar where Claire McGuinness will cover this major change to employment law and the best way for employers to prepare.