The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.98 | Keir’s First Year
01/07/2025
Do we have a government that is good at getting things done- but bad at politics?
INNSiDE Newcastle
01/07/2025
We are delighted that INNSiDE Newcastle is our venue of the month for July. Bringing a slice of continental life to the heart of the city, the 161-room hotel is located on the historical Quayside, offering breath-taking views across the River Tyne and an eclectic home-from-home feel for guests to explore Newcastle’s city centre.
Laing O’Rourke
01/07/2025
We are delighted that Laing O’Rourke are our Business of the Month for July 2025. Laing O’Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects.
Sam Fender’s Homecoming Concerts Deliver £16.5 Million Boost to North East Economy
26/06/2025
Sam Fender’s trio of sold-out shows at Newcastle’s St James’ Park delivered a huge £16.5 million uplift to the local economy, according to new figures released by Newcastle City Council and regional partners.
Driving Birmingham Forward: In Conversation with Richard Lawrence
26/06/2025
On Wednesday 25th June, Downtown in Business hosted another insightful edition of our ‘In Conversation with…’ dinner series in Birmingham, welcoming Richard Lawrence, the newly appointed Executive Director of Place, Prosperity and Sustainability at Birmingham City Council
DIB Kicks Off Housing 2025 with Back-to-Back Events in Manchester
26/06/2025
Downtown in Business was delighted to kick off Housing 2025 with two standout events in Manchester, bringing together leaders and innovators from across the housing, property, and regeneration sectors.
Powering Progress: Liverpool City Region Takes Centre Stage at Westminster
25/06/2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pre-Conference Dinner and Parliamentary Reception, two impactful events that brought the Liverpool City Region to the heart of Westminster and helped build momentum for even stronger collaboration and progress
DOWNTOWN IN BUSINESS: “BREXIT IS THE GREATEST ACT OF SELF-HARM THE UK HAS INFLICTED ON ITSELF”
25/06/2025
Nine years ago this week, the UK voted to leave the European Union. Reflecting on that momentous decision almost a decade back, Downtown in Business (DiB), one of the UK’s leading business organisations, has launched a scathing critique of the economic and political consequences of Brexit
Downtown in Business Welcomes Labour’s Industrial Strategy – But Urges Government to Go Further
24/06/2025
The strategy has been described by Downtown as “a strong starting point”.
Earl Kendrick Chartered Surveyors
23/06/2025
We are delighted that Earl Kendrick Chartered Surveyors are our latest Business of the Week. Earl Kendrick is an award-winning firm of chartered building surveyors serving key property management clients.
A week in America | 20 June 2025
19/06/2025
You have all heard of MAGA, you may have even bought the hat, but this week Martin tells us about MALA, what it’s all about and who is behind it…
The Art of Hospitality 2025 | How did it go?
19/06/2025
On Thursday 12th June 2025, we welcomed an incredible mix of hospitality professionals, students, educators and industry leaders to our June edition of The Art of Hospitality 2025!