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.
Ex-Treasury man talks the economy, Lancashire & devolution
22/09/2022
A former Treasury official who went on and helped to put together devolution deals in Manchester and the West Midlands was the guest speaker at the latest Downtown in Business Lancashire event on Wednesday 21st September 2022.
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.
The Watering Can hosts Downtown Connects
22/09/2022
Downtown in Business hosted its first ‘Downtown Connects’ event in Liverpool at the stunning Watering Can in Greenbank Park.
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?
North West Business Leadership Team Announces Two New Members
20/09/2022
The North West Business Leadership Team has welcomed two new members.
Mamasan Bar & Brasserie reveal brand-new á la carte menu curated by new head chef
16/09/2022
Mamasan Bar & Brasserie has curated a brand-new collection of beautiful dishes to launch an all-new à la carte menu.
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.