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A week in America | 29 March 2024
This week, Martin reacts to the multi-million dollar settlement likely to change how Americans buy and sell their homes…

Cover released for hotly anticipated book by Sacha Lord as pre-order is announced
The cover for Sacha Lord’s hotly anticipated inaugural tell-all book, Tales from the Dance Floor has been released.

Downtown in Business’ Leaders Lunch with Sacha Lord a great success
A unique gathering of, Entrepreneurs, business leaders and representatives from across the hospitality industry and beyond convened at the Hyatt Regency in Manchester on Tuesday for DIB’s latest Leaders Lunch, featuring a talk by Greater Manchester’s Nighttime Economy advisor Sacha Lord.
The event was an engaging afternoon of insights, networking, and discussion on the evolution of the industry and the challenges it faces.

Who Are Yer? | John Simms
For our Who Are Yer? video this week, we are joined by John Simms, Head of Estate and Environments, Nugent.

The triple lock is a drag on the economy
The ‘Triple Lock’ is economic folly according to DIB boss Frank McKenna. In his latest blog, he explains why – and warns that the retirement age could be heading into a whole new stratosphere.

Look what I found!
Jo Phillips on why the government is increasingly looking like the last shop on a deserted High St.

Not another one!
The Blackpool South by election will be the eleventh in this parliament caused by Tory MPs being thrown out for sleaze or walking off the job. Jim reports on this sad saga. He also reflects on fifty years of local council shakeups and the birth of Piccadilly Radio!

Harrison Drury expands residential property team with latest appointment
Harrison Drury has appointed experienced associate solicitor Lauren Sumner to join its residential property team.

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP. 23 | 25th March 2024
Labours shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Mis Lecture this week. Did she lay out a progressive programme of economic reform, or has her pragmatism taken her to a place where she is simply promising to be Continuity Jeremy Hunt?

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Manchester
An elegant, modern hotel set in the heart of the innovation district with easy access to the city. Hyatt Regency Manchester is a 4-star hotel that offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is close to popular attractions like The Palace Theatre, Manchester Apollo and Bridgewater Hall.