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.
Bubble Time Friday at Malmaison
20/05/2025
Get ready to pop some bottles at Mal’s Bubble Time Friday!
St Helens Buoyant at Downtown in Business Leaders Lunch
15/05/2025
The atmosphere in the room was overwhelmingly positive, with many in the private sector praising the council’s proactive and results-driven approach.
A Reflection on U.S.A Hospitality
15/05/2025
Steven shares his experiences on a recent trip to the U.S.A., where he had the exciting opportunity to speak at the Hollywood Big Festoon about all things hospitality with a global audience.
Happy Hour at Malmaison
13/05/2025
Enjoy Happy Hour every Monday to Thursday from 3pm – 7pm from £4.50 with Malmaison.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.88 | A good week for the Labour government?
12/05/2025
Trade deals with the United States and India. An interest rate cut. And a major announcement on immigration policy. It’s probably been a good week
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.87 | The future of the UK-EU relationship
12/05/2025
In this episode the pod dives into the future of the European project and UK-EU relations in these challenging times.
Labour’s identity crisis
08/05/2025
Downtown in Business boss Frank McKenna shares his reflections on the government’s pasting in last week’s elections – and offers some advice to the prime minister and his team.