Back to Live, Back to Reality
27/05/2021
Downtown in Business is back to doing what it does best, hosting a flurry of events over the past fortnight as COVID restrictions are slowly lifted.
Expert insight report – Future Britain: UK’s economic outlook and the Pound Sterling
24/05/2021
In this report Western Union’s FX & Macro Strategist for the UK, George Vessey, explains why the world’s 6th largest economy faces yet another critical moment in time.
B&M Waste Services presents Stars of Stick ‘n’ Step Inspiration Award
24/05/2021
The Stars of Stick ‘n’ Step Awards 2021 took place on Friday 21st May as an interactive virtual extravaganza, where leading UK waste management company, B&M Waste Services was proud to present the B&M Inspiration Award to Harry Edwards.
Future of the North discussed at DIB event
20/05/2021
As lockdown restrictions finally began easing in the UK, Downtown in Business hosted a special live event at INNSiDE by Meliá, Manchester on Wednesday 19th May 2021.
BUSINESS LEADER SAYS GOVERNMENT MESSAGING ‘CHAOTIC’
18/05/2021
A business leader has criticised the government for what he describes as ‘mixed messaging and the presentation of contradictory evidence’ as the route map out of lockdown seems set to be redrawn.
B&M Waste Services cements its commitment to real living wage
17/05/2021
Leading UK waste management solutions company, B&M Waste Services, is now accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
A long way back for Labour – Election Results Review?
13/05/2021
Former BBC Political Editor and Downtown commentator Jim Hancock, and former Labour adviser Adam McNicholas joined DIB boss Frank McKenna to discuss last weeks ‘Super Thursday’ election results.
Downtown nominated for National Award for first large business event since March 2020, Livercool 2020!
13/05/2021
Downtown in Business has been nominated for Best COVID-Safe Non Music Event at the Event Production show for Livercool 2020. The Event Production Show will be taking place on 26th May and other nominees include The Luna Cinema, #WeMakeEvents campaign, Bongo’s Bingo and Sacha Lord. Past winners for the awards also include Culture Liverpool for Liverpool’s Dream, Isle of Wight Festival, Event Genius and Ticket Arena.
Surge in online shopping and post Brexit stockpiling causes the logistics industry to rethink sustainability options
07/05/2021
As logistics and distribution witness skyrocketing demand, sustainability has come to the forefront for businesses operating in those industries.
Project Four recruits associate director
06/05/2021
Downtown in Business sponsor Project Four Safety Solutions has welcomed Dave White to its growing team as associate director.
BRUNTWOOD WORKS’ £2.7M REDEVELOPMENT TRANSFORMS FAULKNER HOUSE
06/05/2021
Bruntwood Works, a leading workspace and leisure provider, has completed its latest city centre transformation with the £2.7m redevelopment of Faulkner House on New York Street.
Britain’s economic outlook and the Pound Sterling
04/05/2021
George Vessey, FX & Macro Strategist at Western Union Business Solutions discusses the opportunities and risks facing the UK economy and also offer perspectives on the government’s “green industrial revolution”.