Hoyle on the hook
22/02/2024
Jim reflects on the Speakership of Lindsay Hoyle, the forthcoming Rochdale by election and possibly (not another one) in Lancashire.
Who Are Yer? | Michael Wolf
22/02/2024
We have a whirlwind catch-up with Michael Wolf, founder of video production company United Wolves Productions.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 18th February 2024
20/02/2024
Whose ‘double whammy’ was worse? It hasn’t been a great 7 days for either the prime minister or the Keir Starmer. Frank, Jim and guest Kevin Johnson discuss the latest from the world of politics.
Lack of confidence could still cost Labour the election
15/02/2024
Labour has been reminded of the old adage ‘a week is a long time in politics’. Frank McKenna reflects on a tough seven days for Keir Starmer and his team.
Gateway for Galloway?
15/02/2024
Jim thinks George Galloway has a real chance of winning the Rochdale by election. He reflects on the mistakes Labour made and whether it will have longer term consequences this General Election year.
Change Makers Live 2024 – speaker announcement
15/02/2024
Downtown in Business will host its second Change Makers Live conference on Thursday 18th April 2024, at the Spine Building, in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter.
Strong partnerships the focus of DIB regen conference
15/02/2024
Downtown in Business hosted its third annual ‘Talking ‘Bout Regeneration’ conference at the Lowry Hotel, Manchester.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 13th February 2024
14/02/2024
The past seven days have not been great for the prime minister nor the leader of the opposition. Rishi Sunak followed up his ill advised bet with Piers Morgan with a truly cringeworthy performance at PMQs
Wine Exploration Dinners
09/02/2024
Throughout 2024 Fazenda Rodizio Bar and Grill will be hosting multiple Wine Exploration Dinners.
Fazenda Rodizio Bar and Grill – UKREiiF Conference
09/02/2024
With UKREiiF being held in Leeds on 21st-23rd May 2024, Downtown in Business would like to offer its connections an exclusive guest experience at one of Leeds’s most renowned restaurants.
An update on the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
09/02/2024
Companies House has announced that they are aiming to introduce the first of the measures brought in by The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act with effect from 4 March 2024.
Leading Lawyer Mo Afzal Merges His Practice with Excello Law
09/02/2024
Excello Law is delighted to announce that Mo Afzal, a highly regarded commercial disputes and regulatory partner, will be merging his law firm, HMA Law, into Excello.