DIB boss on GB News with Downtown views
12/01/2023
Frank McKenna will be the special guest of Esther McVey MP and Philip Davies MP on their GB News TV programme on Friday morning, 10am-12pm.
Lack of Vision
06/01/2023
Jim was underwhelmed by the New Year speeches from the Prime Minister and Labour leader. He’s calling for some vision and leadership,particularly on social care. He also looks forward to a pivotal year in politics with important local election in the North West.
A disgraceful year for the Tories
22/12/2022
Jim isn’t filled with much Christmas cheer as he reviews a pretty awful year for the government. He recalls the disaster like an unending drama, but also thinks Labour has much to do to inspire people in 2023.
That was the year that was
21/12/2022
Frank McKenna looks back at some of the many Downtown highlights of 2022 in his last blog of the year.
DIB plans 2023 events bonanza
15/12/2022
Three national business conferences, eight gala awards dinners, and an exclusive event at property festival MIPIM will be among the highlights of the Downtown in Business events programme in 2023, as the private sector organisation celebrates its twentieth anniversary.
Eye watering work-Related ill Health Statistics
15/12/2022
Victoria takes an in depth look at work-related illness following the publication of the work-related health and safety in Great Britain.
‘Change Makers Live’ Conference 2023
15/12/2022
Some of the brightest and most innovative thinkers in the UK will offer their thoughts on the challenges facing business, the economy, and the country, at the inaugural DIB national Business Innovation conference.
Toughing it out
15/12/2022
The government seems to have decided to tough it out as multiple strikes hit the country. Jim is critical of both parties approach to the problem that has echoes in the last century.
Trains are on strike – How can you tell?
15/12/2022
The rail Unions have announced a series of strikes during the Christmas period. But, such has been the chaotic state of the railways in the north of England for months now, Frank McKenna asks ‘how can we tell?’
Downtown Den Season Two – Winning Women
14/12/2022
The Downtown Den podcast will return in the New Year – with season two focussing on successful female leaders from across the country.
Rise of the portfolio career: 2 in 3 young professionals have a ‘side hustle’
12/12/2022
Two thirds of professionals under the age of 24yrs claim to have a ‘side hustle’ – with 74% stating it is ‘too risky’ to focus on just having one job as they may have done pre-pandemic.