In the wake of yesterday’s Wakefield by election, Jim assess the mood of the Northern Research Group of Tory MPs and the chances of getting Levelling Up done in a summer of strikes and inflation.
Frank McKenna attended high-level functions with both Labour and Conservative politicians this week – and he found both parties in good spirits.
This week Jim looks at the dilemma strike action always poses for the Labour Party. Should Sir Keir Starmer back the rail workers or the workers disrupted by the strike?It is a problem with a long history for the party.
This week Martin Liptrot shares his thoughts on America’s economic woes.
DIB will host its second annual property, planning, and regeneration conference in September. Focussing on the priority issues in the industry, including the levelling-up agenda, net zero, planning laws, housing development, high streets, infrastructure, and partnerships, the event has a range of eminent speakers from the private and public sectors.
With regret that Downtown in Business has had to postpone its Innovation conference that was scheduled for Thursday 23rd June 2022. The event will now take place on Thursday 2nd March 2023.
As President Biden, nears the midway point of his term in office, Martin Liptrot discusses the Predidents performance so far.
The Group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business has defended airports and airlines, who have face criticism from ministers and passengers alike this week, following shambolic scenes in some of the UKs major aviation facilities.
DIB Manchester chair, Jacey Normand reflects on her recent holiday experience and discusses if this is the new world order post pandemic?
Enjoy the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool in 2023 with a new premium experience, Caddies.
Former England footballer Trevor Steven is the latest name to be added to the speakers list for DIBs national Regeneration, Property & Planning conference, which takes place on Thursday 15th September at the Grand Hotel in Birmingham.
The City of Wolverhampton Council, in association with Downtown in Business, will launch its Investment Prospectus at an exclusive Summer showcase event later this month.
