


United Wolves Productions
We are delighted that United Wolves Productions are our latest Business of the Week. United Wolves Productions is a multi-award-winning tailor-made video production company who recently celebrated their one year anniversary.

Who Are Yer? | John Simms
For our Who Are Yer? video this week, we are joined by John Simms, Head of Estate and Environments, Nugent.

The triple lock is a drag on the economy
The ‘Triple Lock’ is economic folly according to DIB boss Frank McKenna. In his latest blog, he explains why – and warns that the retirement age could be heading into a whole new stratosphere.

Look what I found!
Jo Phillips on why the government is increasingly looking like the last shop on a deserted High St.

Not another one!
The Blackpool South by election will be the eleventh in this parliament caused by Tory MPs being thrown out for sleaze or walking off the job. Jim reports on this sad saga. He also reflects on fifty years of local council shakeups and the birth of Piccadilly Radio!

Downtown in Business to Host Second Annual Change Makers Live Conference
DIB will be hosting our second annual Change Makers Live Conference on Thursday 18th April 2024, bringing together a spectacular and eclectic line-up of innovators, policy makers, and influencers from various industry’s at the stunning Spine Building in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter to discuss the key issues that are affecting businesses in the UK and around the world.

Liverpool Hospitality People Awards Finalists for 2024 are revealed!
The Liverpool Hospitality Association is excited to reveal the finalists for the People Awards for 2024.

Downtown to sponsor 2024 Qube Liverpool International Tennis Tournament
Downtown in Business will be sponsoring the opening day of the Qube Liverpool International Tennis Tournament, one of the most anticipated events for the corporate community in Liverpool, this year – with Thursday the 13th June set to become known as ‘Downtown Day’!

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP. 23 | 25th March 2024
Labours shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Mis Lecture this week. Did she lay out a progressive programme of economic reform, or has her pragmatism taken her to a place where she is simply promising to be Continuity Jeremy Hunt?

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Manchester
An elegant, modern hotel set in the heart of the innovation district with easy access to the city. Hyatt Regency Manchester is a 4-star hotel that offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is close to popular attractions like The Palace Theatre, Manchester Apollo and Bridgewater Hall.

Council makes pledge on mental health in construction
Halton Borough Council has taken a major step in helping tackle mental health in the construction industry, which has an extremely high rate of suicide among young men.