Downtown campaigns for Manchester HS2 tunnel
Whilst the Prime Minister made his last stand with a committee of top MPs in the Palace of Westminster, Downtown held a reception on the Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons.
Kigali to the Commonwealth
Former MP and now business consultant Simon Danczuk discusses his recent trip to Rwanda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Business Forum and what Britain can learn from the African nation.
Avison Young
We are delighted that Avison Young are our Business of the Month for July 2022. Avison Young strive to be real estate at its best, helping people be more productive, prosperous and positive.
Manchester leaders to press Government on ‘cut-price’ overground HS2 station
Over 50 political and business leaders are to lobby the Government next week on its decision to rule out an underground HS2 station in Manchester.
Important changes to Fit notes and your absence policies
Victoria reports on the latest key changes to Fit Notes, that you need to consider as an employer.
£10 lunch menu at Restaurant Bar + Grill
Take a bite out of lunch with the new £10 menu, served weekdays until 5pm
In Conversation with Graeme Mason
Join Downtown in Business on Tuesday 20th September for an special ‘In Conversation’ event with Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer at Newcastle International Airport, Graeme Mason.
The ‘peace dividend’ ends just at the wrong time
With the Governor of the Bank of England predicting a recession, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine smashing the ‘peace dividend’ and the prime minister indulging in economic Cake-ism, does the government have a plan to grow the economy? Frank McKenna suggests tax -cutting may be the way to go.
Six Years On
Six years on from our decision to leave the European Union, Jim looks at how it is impossible for any of the parties to admit we made a huge mistake and promise any steps to remedy the damage it is doing to business.
The Leeds Christmas showcase with Arc Inspirations
Arc Inspirations invite you to an evening of networking across Leeds to sample the delights of their venues and check out their Christmas showcase.
A week in America | 24 June 2022
This week, Martin Liptrot, takes a look back on the Texas GOP. Does Texas really want to secede from the U.S.?
Sexual Harassment… The Scary Facts
In her blog this week, LadyBossHR presents us with the scary facts about sexual harassment and advises employers on how to prevent it occurring in the workplace.