A week in America | 23 September 2022
23/09/2022
This week Martin, looks at how climate change is affecting the U.S. and how it has brought unlikely opportunities for some communities across the country.
New FD in at Muse as Futter joins
22/09/2022
National master developer, Muse, has announced that Rosalind Futter has joined the business as its new finance director.
DB3 sign up as DIB Partners
22/09/2022
Award winning, AJ100 practice for Architectural and Sustainable design, DB3 Group have become the latest Downtown in Business partner.
The Northern Powerhouse: Boosting Economic Growth
22/09/2022
Downtown in Business is delighted to have teamed up with the Institute of Government & Public Policy to allow all DIB members and stakeholders an exclusive opportunity to access IGPP’s Northern Powerhouse event that will take place online on Thursday 6th October 2022.
Leeds Leaders’ Lunch with Angela Barnicle
22/09/2022
Angela Barnicle, Chief Officer Assets Management and Regeneration at Leeds City Council, will join Downtown in Business for an exclusive event on Wednesday 28th September., sharing her thoughts on growth sectors and investment opportunities in Leeds, and her thoughts on the ‘Levelling Up’ agenda and what it means for West Yorkshire and beyond.
Starmer on course to win for Labour?
22/09/2022
Frank McKenna looks ahead to the Labour Party conference that takes place in Liverpool next week – and suggests that Keir Starmer has a long way to go if he is to become PM, despite the seismic challenges the country and the government is facing.
Term-time only and other ‘part-year’ workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks holiday a year
22/09/2022
What does the recent ruling from the Supreme Court in relation to holiday entitlement for atypical workers mean for employers? Ladyboss HR provides some clarity in this weeks blog.
Giant Growth Gamble
22/09/2022
As the government moves at last to protect business from the worst of the energy crisis, Jim looks at the more controversial aspects of Liz Truss’ economic measures. As Labour meets in Liverpool he also asks what do they do now?
New Podcast ‘Anything is Possible’ is launched by female CEO of award-winning Make Events
19/09/2022
The Anything is Possible Podcast, by the female founder of award-winning Make Events, has a stellar line-up including Jacqueline Gold of Ann Summers, the Founders of Barry’s Bootcamp UK and Betfred’s Fred Done among other business success stories.
How SMEs opting for payable tax credits on R&D claims will be affected by new cap
16/09/2022
Catax Senior Tax Analyst Khaled Fatheldin advises on new cap for payable tax credits on R&D claims.
A week in America | 16 September 2022
15/09/2022
Despite being a federal republic, the US can’t shake off its fascination with all things royal. Lots of US Royal watchers will be waiting to see what the new King does next.
Wither The Union and Commonwealth?
15/09/2022
The new king has just completed his tour of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom. But will the union survive the new reign? Jim asks the question and looks at the role the late Queen played in holding the Commonwealth together.