The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.87 | The future of the UK-EU relationship
12/05/2025
In this episode the pod dives into the future of the European project and UK-EU relations in these challenging times.
Labour’s identity crisis
08/05/2025
Downtown in Business boss Frank McKenna shares his reflections on the government’s pasting in last week’s elections – and offers some advice to the prime minister and his team.
Beyond the bunting
08/05/2025
As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with bunting and street parties, prayers and speeches, grainy footage and crackly sounds from a lifetime ago it’s almost impossible to imagine what it meant then.
An Exclusive Wine Dinner at Fazenda with Maquis
08/05/2025
Fazenda is delighted to present an exclusive Wine Dinner in collaboration with Maquis, one of Chile’s most esteemed family-owned wineries.
Yorkshire’s Fastest 50 on How Innovation is Fuelling Growth
05/05/2025
Innovation is at the heart of how Yorkshire’s fastest-growing companies are creating value, increasing productivity and boosting the region’s economy.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.86 | Is the Two-Party system dead?
05/05/2025
Frank, Jim and Jo take a look back at last Thursday’s UK polls, as well as casting their eyes internationally and seeing what’s been happening in Canada, Australia and Romania.
DIB at UKREiiF ’25
01/05/2025
Local government executives and industry professionals will join Downtown in Business when we host host two exclusive events at UKREiiF on Monday 19th May.
From Classroom to Hotel Suite: Educating Educators on Hospitality
01/05/2025
This week Steven explains how the hospitality and education sectors can work together to engage students who might want to look at a career in hospitality.
Don’t derail the North!
01/05/2025
Downtown received influential praise for its work at a high powered Westminster reception. The gathering heard how Manchester intended to build on its already strong economic model, but was being held back by a lack of ambition from the government in its approach to the EU and rail investment.
Join DIB & Best for Britain in the Downtown Den LIVE
30/04/2025
This virtual event will dive into the future of the European project and UK-EU relations in these challenging times.
New Everton Stadium to host Change Makers Live 2025
30/04/2025
The event will bring together over 100 business leaders from across the country, with innovators, disruptors, entrepreneurs, and government ministers among the keynote speakers.
Considerations for UK suppliers in light of US trade tariffs
29/04/2025
Many UK businesses have been plunged into uncertainty following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of trade tariffs on imports from global trading partners.