Ward Hadaway enters the West Midlands with new office in Birmingham
11/06/2025
UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has opened its fourth office in Birmingham, marking its first location outside the North of England.
Chief Executive of Newcastle City Council Announced for DIB’s Talkin’ Bout Regeneration Conference
05/06/2025
Pam Smith, Chief Executive of Newcastle City Council will join DIB for our annual property, planning, and regeneration conference on the 11th September 2025.
Levelling Up in Motion: Chancellor’s £15.6bn Regional Transport Push
04/06/2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a record £15.6 billion investment in local transport projects across England’s city regions, aiming to boost economic growth and improve daily life for working people across the North, Midlands, and South West.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.91 | The Ukrainian Conflict Rages On
03/06/2025
Internationally, the Gaza conflict has sunk to new levels of depravity, The Ukraine war rages on, Poland has elected a populist president, Elon Musk has left the White House, Trump’s tariffs are back and King Charles opened the Canadian Parliament. The Downtown Den discusses…
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.90 | A UK/EU Reset
03/06/2025
In this episode the pod looks at A UK/EU reset, Robert Jenrick becoming a vigilante, and Nigel Farage becoming a socialist!
Bruntwood SciTech
01/06/2025
We are delighted that Bruntwood SciTech are our Business of the Month for June 2025. Bruntwood SciTech drives inclusive, sustainable economic growth through investment in science and technology infrastructure.
United Wolves Productions
01/06/2025
We are delighted that United Wolves Productions are our Business of the Month for April 2025. Although United Wolves Productions are experts on video, they wouldn’t class themselves as videographers. They’re filmmakers!
Champions League Qualification a Major Boost for Newcastle, Says NE1 Chief
29/05/2025
Newcastle United’s Champions League return is expected to bring major economic benefits and global exposure to the city, says NE1’s CEO.
Tees Valley Showcases £200m Crown Square and Major Investment Opportunities at UKREiiF 2025
29/05/2025
Mayor Ben Houchen and business leaders emphasized growing national and international confidence, with key schemes like Teesworks, Darlington’s civil service hub, and Hartlepool’s film studios underlining the region’s ambition and transformation.
Locals back Elland Road tram scheme says West Yorkshire mayor
29/05/2025
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has backed public calls for a tram link to Leeds United’s Elland Road stadium, highlighting it as part of a wider mass transit plan to boost regional connectivity and economic growth.
Northern mayors launch partnership at UKReiiF to drive investment
22/05/2025
A new regional partnership, The Great North, has been launched at the UKREiiF investment summit in Leeds.
Groundhog Day
22/05/2025
DIB group chair and chief executive Frank McKenna reports on UKREiiF 2025.