Tiny green shoots for the government?
21/03/2024
In his blog Jim thinks the pressure has eased on the Prime Minister for now. He has been taking the political temperature in Leeds and Westminster.
Who Are Yer? | Claire Ellis
21/03/2024
In this Who Are Yer? we speak to Claire Ellis from Wellness in the City.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP. 22 | 19th March 2024
20/03/2024
Can Sunak really survive in downing street until the autumn – or is a summer election now inevitable.
Crowne Plaza Liverpool
18/03/2024
We are delighted that this week’s DIB ‘Venue of the Week’ is Crowne Plaza Liverpool. Crowne Plaza Liverpool Hotel is magnificently situated in the heart of the city centre.
Who Are Yer? | Steven Hesketh
14/03/2024
In the latest Who Are Yer? Find out about Steven Hesketh from Hospitality Hero and Savvy Hotels.
Step away from the lectern and cook a baked potato
14/03/2024
Does the UK government know what racism is? Jo, doesn’t even think they know what a baked potato is?
A week in America | 15 March 2024
14/03/2024
This week, Martin filed his US tax return and noticed something curious happen to his in box and social media feeds… advice, lots of advice, all of it unwarranted.
Both parties agonise over racism
14/03/2024
As the row over racism rages, Jim feels both parties are often guilty of putting pragmatism ahead of principle.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP. 21 | 11th March 2024
11/03/2024
Last week Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, tried to restart, reset, reshape the government with his budget. Did it work?
The Tickled Trout
11/03/2024
This week’s Venue of the Week is The Tickled Trout. Their secluded riverside location is conveniently close to the motorway network and both Manchester and Liverpool airports.
Silence is not golden for Sunak and Hunt
07/03/2024
The reaction of Tory MPs to Keir Starmer’s attack on the government in his budget response will be of concern to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor.
DIB welcomes new political blogger
07/03/2024
Downtown in Business is delighted to announce that Jo Phillips has joined the DIB team to provide her weekly take on the world of politics.