Meet The Partner | PJ Livesey
09/07/2026
Britain’s cities and towns feature many distinguished buildings of historical significance. Sadly, in too many cases they have been left to decay. Latest estimates suggest
Downtown Recap | The Big Interview – Andy Burnham
03/07/2026
Our newspapers and airwaves have been full of speculation about what Andy Burnham will or will not do if as expected he is sworn in as Prime Minister later this month.
‘The New Centres of Power’: Downtown in Business launches new programme as Burnham’s Britain rewrites the rules
02/07/2026
The balance of power in Britain is changing – and businesses must change with it.
As a New Era of Devolution Begins, Downtown in Business Announces annual conference on Placemaking, Regeneration and Politics
02/07/2026
National business and political leaders to gather in Liverpool to debate the future of England’s cities, towns and regions.
Downtown at 23: The World Since 2003
25/06/2026
Downtown in Business celebrated its 23rd anniversary last week, reflecting on a journey that began in Liverpool in 2003 and has since grown into one of the UK’s leading business networks.
Downtown in Business partners with Future Cities & Transport UK to deliver National Summit
18/06/2026
If your work touches property, regeneration, infrastructure, investment, growth or placemaking, this is a conversation the private sector need to be part of.
Cut VAT, grow the economy: Downtown in Business joins call for hospitality tax reform
18/06/2026
The business organisation believes that a cut in hospitality VAT would provide a much-needed stimulus for a sector that sits at the heart of local economies across the country, while helping businesses invest, recruit and grow.
Downtown in Business takes phoenix company campaign to Parliament
18/06/2026
As part of the initiative, DIB has published an open letter to MPs, ministers, metro mayors, and civic leaders outlining a package of proposed reforms.
The next generation needs a first rung on the ladder. Government is making it harder for firms like mine to offer one.
09/06/2026
Sean Keyes, CEO at leading civil and structural engineering consultancy, Sutcliffe shares his opinion of the challenges for business to offer youngster a start in their careers.
peopleHUB – ERA 25 Unpacked – Preparing for Changes to Unfair Dismissal
04/06/2026
Join peopleHUB’s next webinar where Claire McGuinness will cover this major change to employment law and the best way for employers to prepare.
Downtown in Business: Serial Phoenix Company Directors Should Face the Same Scrutiny as Benefits Fraudsters
04/06/2026
Downtown in Business has intensified its campaign against so-called “phoenix companies”, arguing that directors who repeatedly leave suppliers and taxpayers out of pocket should face the same level of scrutiny and enforcement as those who commit benefits fraud.
DIB are Hiring : Events Co-ordinator
01/06/2026
Downtown in Business is looking for an Events Coordinator to support the delivery of its busy UK events programme, working across conferences, networking events and awards.