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.
Oglesby #1 in DIB sponsored Power List
14/12/2022
The chief executive of Bruntwood, Chris Oglesby, is the most influential business personality in the Northwest, according to Insider magazines 2022 ‘Power List’.
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.
Roxie Nafousi confirms first Manchester speaking engagement at Anything is Possible, the ultimate UK Personal Development Event
12/12/2022
Tickets are LIVE for the Anything is Possible conference.
Morgan Sindall
12/12/2022
We are delighted that Morgan Sindall are our latest Business of the Week. Morgan Sindall create inspiring places that enhance the communities in which we live, learn, work, play, care and protect.
Bruntwood SciTech’s Alderley Park launches Nest at Glasshouse
09/12/2022
Bruntwood SciTech has announced the launch of Nest – its newest workspace offering for innovative, high-tech companies at Alderley Park.
Title Pro invited to speak as part of the BBC’s 100 Years Celebrations
09/12/2022
The BBC turned 100 this year, and as a celebration the organisation hosted a number of Live Q&A Events in local areas to showcase incredible talent and encourage young leaders of today to get involved in the media industry.
In Conversation with Becca Heron
09/12/2022
Becca Heron, the Strategic Director of Growth and Development for Manchester City Council, will be joining Downtown in Business for an exclusive roundtable lunch on Wednesday 1st February 2023.
Jim Hancock: A life in politics
09/12/2022
In this episode, Downtown boss Frank McKenna chats with our Political Editor Jim Hancock as he takes us on a whirlwind tour of his career covering politics across the UK for over five decades.
Flexible working to be a day one right to request – happy or not?
08/12/2022
The Government have announced their plan to make flexible working a day one right to request. Here Victoria outlines everything you need to know about the changes.