What does the budget mean for Employers?
24/11/2022
Following the Autumn budget announcement, Victoria reviews what Employers/HR need be aware of.
Tories face thumping in Chester
24/11/2022
Jim surveys the grim political landscape for North West Conservatives as a leading MP decides to quit, and the party faces defeat in next week’s Chester by election.
Where are we going to get growth?
24/11/2022
Frank McKenna fears for small businesses and the hospitality sector following last week’s Autumn Statement.
Brexit isn’t working
18/11/2022
A litany of facts prove that leaving the EU was a mistake. But are British politicians ready to accept the fact that they need to have an open and honest conversation with the electorate about the need for a more pragmatic approach to be adopted towards our European neighbours?
Professor Steven Broomhead MBE: Devolution, local government, and the Warrington Wolves
18/11/2022
Long-serving chief executive at Warrington Borough Council, Vice Chairman of Rugby Super League Club Warrington Wolves, and early adopter and supporter of Downtown in Business, Prof. Steven Broomhead joins Downtown CEO Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den.
The price of Truss and Brexit
17/11/2022
Jim analyses the Chancellor’s statement blaming Brexit and Liz Truss more than Covid and Ukraine for the mess.He also reports on a row amongst Labour members in Bury South.
A week in America | 18 November 2022
17/11/2022
This week, Martin ponders the question – Is this the end for America?
Andy Street to address DIB Property & Regeneration conference
10/11/2022
The mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority Andy Street has been confirmed as the latest big-name speaker to join the Downtown in Business national Planning, Property & Regeneration conference that will take place in Birmingham on Thursday 9th February next year.
Bank holiday announced in honour of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
10/11/2022
It has been announced that the coronation of King Charles III will become a national bank holiday in all parts of the UK, but what does this mean for employers and employees?
Levelling up… the sacrificial Lamb?
10/11/2022
Jim forecasts that we could see the end of meaningful devolution in the North following next week’s crisis budget. He also comments on the American elections, and reports on parliamentary boundary changes and a possible left wing purge in the Labour Party.
A Baptism of Fire
10/11/2022
Rishi Sunak has not enjoyed much of a honeymoon period as Prime Minister. Frank McKenna reflects on the baptism of fire the new man in Number 10 has had to face.
Mental Health in the Construction Industry with… Trevor Steven
10/11/2022
Downtown boss Frank McKenna chats with Trevor Steven about Causeway Technologies and their Mental Health campaign in the construction industry.