
Sean Keyes CEO of Sutcliffe reacts to Keir Starmer Speech at Labour Party Conference
Following the PM’s speech at the Labour Party Conference 2025, Sutcliffe CEO Sean Keyes has his say.

Following the PM’s speech at the Labour Party Conference 2025, Sutcliffe CEO Sean Keyes has his say.

On Thursday 2nd October 2025, Downtown in Business hosted the third annual Change Makers Live conference at the magnificent new home of Everton Football Club, the Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Bringing together over 100 business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and government representatives, the conference offered a day of thought-provoking discussions, insights, and collaboration during the week of the Labour Party Conference.

The event brought together over 400 contractor, consultant and client partners to celebrate the projects delivered through the framework and the people behind them.

This festive season, Fazenda invites guests to celebrate with unforgettable dining experiences. Reservations are now open, with tables of up to 14 guests available to book directly online, while their Teams are on hand to assist with larger party requirements.

Sedulo Group – one of the UK’s fastest-growing business advisory firms – has appointed Ben Vaux as Corporate Tax Director, based in their Leeds office.

Join Sedulo for an exclusive client event where they’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the upcoming changes to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment.

Sedulo Group – one of the UK’s fastest-growing business advisory firms – has appointed Ross Preston as Head of Audit – North, based in its Leeds office.

Downtown in Business is pleased to announce the appointment of Grace Merritt as Events Coordinator.

The solution will enable users to forecast, manage, monitor, and monetise the social, economic and environmental impact of their work in real time.

The new team strengthens Sutcliffe’s role as a key national partner in creating sustainable, inclusive communities.

Downtown in Business is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Colwell as Strategic Partnerships Director.

Clients will now benefit from legal expertise across a broader range of practice areas, including succession planning, matrimonial advice, construction and tax.