Frank McKenna on TalkRadio
01/07/2020
Listen as Frank McKenna and Andre Walker discuss how businesses have reacted to the COVID-19 crisis and what the government and the country can as we move out of lockdown.
Make UK welcomes flexible furlough but advises care with arrangements
26/06/2020
Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, welcomes the introduction of new ‘flexible furlough’ arrangements from 1 July, but highlights areas where employers must take particular care.
TV personality ensures UK children aren’t missing out on vital learning during lockdown
25/06/2020
A TV personality who came to the public’s attention during University Challenge is helping to inspire a group of UK children during lockdown.
£5.5m Claimed for SMEs Creates Team Expansion Access2Funding
25/06/2020
Access2Funding announce over £5.5m tax savings to businesses during COVID-19, and expand across the UK with new vacancies.
The Wizards Magic Chocolate Launches on Ocado
25/06/2020
The 1% sugar, vegan friendly, gluten free and high fibre chocolate, which is made in 100% recyclable packaging, has secured its place in the UK’s leading online supermarket following its launch to consumers last year.
Downtown Monthly // Issue 15 // Property Edition
24/06/2020
This issue of DM focuses we have asked some of our MIPIM partners to share their hopes and aspirations for the places they work in.
Garnet PR celebrates a successful first year in business
23/06/2020
Yorkshire-based boutique PR agency, Garnet PR, is celebrating a fantastic first year in business by expanding its team after to support with its growing client roster.
Enterprise must lead recovery plan
19/06/2020
Downtown in Business has unveiled a 30-step plan to help get the UK economy out of lockdown and back on track.
Back to the Eighties? No thanks
18/06/2020
This week Downtown in Business unveiled its Manifesto for economic Recovery. In his latest blog, Frank McKenna explains why the government needs to think big and be bold if we are to avoid a return to the Eighties – with a nod in the direction (and an apology) to the late, great David Bowie.
Northern business believes Government favour London and major redundancies imminent
11/06/2020
A survey of businesses across the North of England, looking at the the impact of Covid19 on small firms, has generated some interesting results.
Leeds-based company steps up to the challenge of helping the nation get back to work safely
10/06/2020
Test Meter Group, a leading thermal imaging solutions provider, is helping companies across the UK to get back to work safely, thanks to its temperature screening solutions.
Festive fabrication specialists working around the clock to make sure businesses are ready to reopen
10/06/2020
The Festive Group are working around the clock installing their range of protective screens and hand sanitising units to allow local businesses to reopen safely according to government timelines and guidelines.