Be summer-job ready with the HMRC app
20/06/2025
Young people applying for a job this summer can download the HMRC app for instant access to the tax and salary details they need
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!
Manchester and Liverpool respond to Metro Mayors’ “Tourist Tax” plan
13/06/2025
Business leaders and hospitality associations in the UK’s largest cities have written an open letter to the Treasury and DCMS after England’s Metro Mayors made a bid for “tourist tax” powers.
Ward Hadaway announces 22 promotions as firm continues to expand
13/06/2025
A leading national law firm has announced 22 promotions across its offices, including two new partners.
MHRA Establishes New Digital Hub in Leeds to Boost Innovation and Regional Development
12/06/2025
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced the launch of a new digital hub in Leeds, reinforcing its long-term commitment to innovation and expanding its presence across the UK.
DIB Boss Welcomes Chancellor’s Spending Pledges – But Warns There is More To Do
12/06/2025
The group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna, has broadly welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review announcement this week- but has said that the government now needs to crack on with radical planning reforms, a transformation of the welfare system, and investment into the skills agenda if it is to deliver on its ambition for economic growth
Unlocking the North’s Potential: A Leaders Lunch with Clare Hayward
11/06/2025
On Wednesday 11th June, Downtown in Business hosted another inspiring edition of our Leaders Lunch series at Stanley House, bringing together key business figures from across the region for a focused discussion on regeneration and growth in Lancashire and beyond.
Procure Partnerships Framework Announces National Project Excellence Awards 2025
11/06/2025
Public Sector procurement and project delivery specialists, Procure Partnerships Framework, has announced the National Project Excellence Awards 2025 to take place later this year.
Steven A. Hunt & Associates Announces New Midlands Office Opening in Birmingham
11/06/2025
Liverpool, UK – Steven A. Hunt & Associates, a trusted name in Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Building Services Design, is proud to announce the official opening of its new Midlands Office in Birmingham, launching on 1st July 2025.
Building Salford’s Future: Housing, Growth & Leadership
11/06/2025
On Tuesday 10th June Downtown in Business hosted our exclusive ‘In Conversation with Melissa Caslake and Nic Beech’ roundtable event, at the Lowry Hotel.
Sutcliffe raises £89,000 at its annual charity ball for our NHS
11/06/2025
Civil and structural engineering firm, Sutcliffe, proudly hosted its charity ball at the Titanic Hotel’s Rum Warehouse in April 2025. The annual event brought together professionals across construction, healthcare and the wider business community to support three local charities making a significant impact in the Liverpool City Region.