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Despite the Easter break, Downtown in Business maintained its busy pace throughout April, hosting a range of events across the country, among them a national conference in Liverpool.

Despite the Easter break, Downtown in Business maintained its busy pace throughout April, hosting a range of events across the country, among them a national conference in Liverpool.

The latest local election contests are proof that devolution and elected mayors are working. Frank McKenna explains why.

Amid all the turmoil in Scotland, Jim notes the support for independence is still strong. He also reports on a great Downtown event that looked at the challenges Manchester still faces in redevelopment.

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As the Home Office loses contact with more than 3,000 asylum seekers, Jo Phillips wonders why it always seems to be the IT systems fault.

For our video this week, we are joined by Anna Salisbury, Partner at Glenville Walker.

In the first of a regular blog, Steven Hesketh, The Hospitality Hero, explains why the hospitality sector needs to invest in the next generation.


Think light, bright, modern interiors with stunning alfresco terraces – giving all guests in the UK, a true taste of Italy. The latest restaurant to open in partnership with Gino D’Acampo & Meliá. A beautiful restaurant, with floor to ceiling windows that lets the natural light flood in, it’s a real mood booster.

We are delighted that Connected Places Catapult are our latest Business of the Week.

Downtown’s Chris McKenna took part in the London Marathon 2024 completing it in an impressive time of 3:06:22, to raise money for Paper Cup Project.

In her latest blog, Jo looks at the UK property market and questions what the government can and will do about it.