The new king has just completed his tour of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom. But will the union survive the new reign? Jim asks the question and looks at the role the late Queen played in holding the Commonwealth together.
There have been some fitting tributes to the Queen who served the country so well for 70 years. But are decisions that further damage the economy, a virtual news blackout, and the cancellation of hospital appointments things that she would have supported? Frank McKenna’s latest blog…
Downtown in Business are delighted to announce Be.EV as their latest corporate partner. Be.EV is the fastest growing network of EV chargers across the North of the UK.
On Thursday 29th September, the City of Wolverhampton Council will be hosting a FREE event to discuss, what levelling up means to the city’s businesses and stakeholders, how the city is investing in its people’s jobs and skills and the Wolverhampton Investment Prospectus amongst other topics.
Business advisory group, and investment house Sedulo, have taken the decision to offer nonfinancial services, in the form of professional IT management and support. The new entity, Sedulo IT, is a joint venture with Cheshire based IT provider, Blue Spot.
This week Martin looks at the business of sport and how US sports investors are able to make the most of their sporting assets.
Victoria explains the simple steps that we can all take to make a difference with Mental Health in the workplace.
The Downtown Den podcast will return in October with an eclectic range of guests talking to our chief executive and group chairman Frank McKenna about their career journey, their highs and lows, their challenges, and their tips for success.
Martin looks at President Biden’s announcement to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans and explores why the system is fundamentally broken.
As we approach the final months of 2022, many businesses are in crisis. Frank McKenna suggests a package of measures that the new Prime Minister may consider to get them- and her- through the winter when she takes office next week.
The Downtown in Business national Property and Regeneration conference that was due to take place in Birmingham on 15th September has been postponed. A new date of Thursday 9th February has been announced for the event, following the announcement of a national rail dispute that is due to take place on the original date.
On his return from a summer break, Jim examines the real possibility of Boris Johnson attempting a comeback.
