M Restaurant Threadneedle Street
01/01/2025
We are delighted that M Restaurant are our Venue of the Month for January 2025. A multi award-winning restaurant and bar providing an elevated dining experience in central London.
Studio LWD
01/01/2025
We are delighted that Studio LWD are our Business of the Month for January 2025. Studio LWD is a branding consultancy that creates meaningful brands that transform businesses by combining crafted design with solid strategy.
A week in America | 19 December 2024
19/12/2024
This week, Martin looks back on the highlights of 2024 and forecasts some surprises in 2025.
Thanks, Happy Christmas – and here’s to another fantastic DIB New Year
19/12/2024
Frank McKenna says thanks and happy new year… as we take a look back at an eventful 21st anniversary year for DIB.
DIB announces Liverpool Parliamentary Reception for 2025
19/12/2024
Downtown in Business will host an exclusive parliamentary reception in association with the Liverpool BID Company in the summer of next year.
Get Britain Working: A Golden Opportunity for Hospitality
19/12/2024
This week Steven has his say on the UK government’s ‘Get Britain Working’ white paper.
After this year, can the centre hold?
19/12/2024
Jim looks back on a year when democracy came under increasing threat, and Labour went from great electoral triumph to economic gloom.
Dear Santa… and some Christmas fables
19/12/2024
In her final blog of the year, Jo Phillips takes a look at some improvements that British politicians can make in 2025.
Manchester Leader and new CEO to address Parliamentary Reception
12/12/2024
The leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Bev Craig, and the newly appointed chief executive to the authority, Tom Stannard, will be among the speakers at the Downtown in Business Manchester Parliamentary Reception.
Why Gift Cards Are a Win for Local Hospitality Businesses
09/12/2024
As the holiday season approaches, gift cards are often seen as the perfect present for loved ones.
A week in America | 6 December 2024
06/12/2024
As we head towards the end of the year, Martin looks at the US stock market and what trends and challenges lie ahead.