Things can (still) only get better?
27/03/2025
Despite another panning for Rachel Reeves from left and right this week, Frank McKenna explains why the second part of 2025 may be more positive for the chancellor and UK Plc.
Can England’s region deliver economic growth?
27/03/2025
Join the most influential voices from across the UKs property industry at the fifth annual Downtown in Business Planning, Property, and Regeneration conference.
DIB @ MIPIM
20/03/2025
Downtown in Business hosted four events in the South of France, with a focus on England’s cities and regions.
DIB Meets… United Wolves Productions
20/03/2025
Downtown in Business boss Frank McKenna chats with Michael Wolf, Founder of United Wolves Productions.
Are You Training Your Staff… or Just Ticking Boxes?
19/03/2025
When employees feel prepared, they perform better, stay longer, and create exceptional guest experiences.
A week in America | 14 March 2025
13/03/2025
This week Martin looks at the challenges business and those providing public affairs and corporate strategy advice are facing as the Trump administration finds its feet…
A Salute to the Women of Hospitality
13/03/2025
This week Steven take’s a moment to shine a light on the incredible women who make hospitality what it is.
Downtown in Business and the 154th Open Championship
12/03/2025
Downtown in Business are delighted to announce they will again be working with The R&A on The 154th Open taking place in July 2026 at Royal Birkdale.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.79 | Will the US collude with Russia?
10/03/2025
As Frank McKenna struggles with internet issues in the South of France, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips discuss the last seven days in the world of politics.
DIB Boss urges Government to think again on business policy
05/03/2025
Frank McKenna is urging the government to review its planned fiscal and legislative changes, claiming that they will negatively impact on companies across the country and result in unintended consequences.
Sean Keyes comments on the Seventh Carbon Budget
03/03/2025
Recently the Committee on Climate Change published its Seventh Carbon Budget, here is Sutcliffe CEO, Sean Keyes’ reaction;
Warwick invests £1m to create jobs and boost output
26/02/2025
Liverpool city region window and door manufacturer Warwick North West has invested £1m to create new jobs and slash production times.