Global FX Outlook for October 2022
07/10/2022
Western Union Business Solutions discuss market insights into key themes and scenarios driving FX volatility throughout October.
‘Tricky’ Trevor Steven – From Berwick to Marseille: And Becoming A Mental Health Ambassador
07/10/2022
In the first Downtown Den podcast of the new series, DIB chief executive and Group Chairman Frank McKenna is in conversation with Trevor Steven.
DIB’s new member benefit from oneHR Software
06/10/2022
Downtown boss Frank McKenna, chats with Victoria Brown to discuss the new member benefit for all DIB members.
A week in America | 07 October 2022
06/10/2022
It’s Mid-term season in the U.S. and Martin explores which colourful characters have been trying to make a name for themselves.
Money for nothing – and your kicks for free?
06/10/2022
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna defends some of the new PM and Chancellor’s economic messages – but doubts that the British public are ready to listen.
The Conservative Party Conference review
06/10/2022
DIB Liverpool Member and Conservative Party activist Mark Butchard attended the Tory Party conference in Birmingham. Here he offers his thoughts on what was considered a tough week for new Prime Minister Liz Truss and her team.
Truss in charge or goverment?
06/10/2022
Jim agrees with the pollsters that it is going to be difficult for the government to recover from their disastrous conference. But he thinks Labour would face the same borrowing issues.
DIB boss reviews Labour conference
06/10/2022
Downtown in Business Group chairman and chief executive Frank McKenna featured on TV news channel GB News last Saturday morning, discussing Labour’s annual party conference. Watch the interview here.
Cost of living crisis
30/09/2022
In July 2022, the annual rate of UK inflation (10.1%) was the highest it has been since 1982, affecting the affordability of goods and services.
Abellio London showcases zero emission electric buses to Liverpool Mayor
30/09/2022
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram visited London to see some of the city’s state-of-the-art electric buses, on a fact-finding mission to see what could be delivered in the Liverpool City Region.
A week in America | 30 September 2022
30/09/2022
As UK Trade Minister, Kemi Badenoch flew in in the U.S. to promote the UK as the place for American businesses to do business, Martin explores the ‘special relationship’ between the two countries.