Fazenda introduces their Indulgent Churrasco
03/07/2025
Fazenda is introducing a new way for guests to savour their renowned tableside service with the launch of their Indulgent Churrasco.
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.
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.
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
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