London Northwestern Railway urges passengers to only travel if essential on Saturday
London Northwestern Railway passengers are being reminded to only travel by rail if essential tomorrow (Saturday) as industrial action continues to impact services.
A week in America | 24 June 2022
This week, Martin Liptrot, takes a look back on the Texas GOP. Does Texas really want to secede from the U.S.?
Sexual Harassment… The Scary Facts
In her blog this week, LadyBossHR presents us with the scary facts about sexual harassment and advises employers on how to prevent it occurring in the workplace.
Post Wakefield, North Tories Restless
In the wake of yesterday’s Wakefield by election, Jim assess the mood of the Northern Research Group of Tory MPs and the chances of getting Levelling Up done in a summer of strikes and inflation.
That was a week (and a half) that was
Frank McKenna attended high-level functions with both Labour and Conservative politicians this week – and he found both parties in good spirits.
Strikes: Labour’s cross to bear
This week Jim looks at the dilemma strike action always poses for the Labour Party. Should Sir Keir Starmer back the rail workers or the workers disrupted by the strike?It is a problem with a long history for the party.
A week in America | 17 June 2022
This week Martin Liptrot shares his thoughts on America’s economic woes.
Talking ‘Bout Regeneration #2
DIB will host its second annual property, planning, and regeneration conference in September. Focussing on the priority issues in the industry, including the levelling-up agenda, net zero, planning laws, housing development, high streets, infrastructure, and partnerships, the event has a range of eminent speakers from the private and public sectors.
Talking ‘Bout Innovation – New Date
With regret that Downtown in Business has had to postpone its Innovation conference that was scheduled for Thursday 23rd June 2022. The event will now take place on Thursday 2nd March 2023.
A week in America | 9 June 2022
As President Biden, nears the midway point of his term in office, Martin Liptrot discusses the Predidents performance so far.
Blame lockdowns, work from home and red tape for holiday hell – not the aviation industry
The Group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business has defended airports and airlines, who have face criticism from ministers and passengers alike this week, following shambolic scenes in some of the UKs major aviation facilities.
The new world order
DIB Manchester chair, Jacey Normand reflects on her recent holiday experience and discusses if this is the new world order post pandemic?