


Procure Partnerships Commences £8bn Contractor Framework Renewal
Procure Partnerships Framework is calling for Contractors to register their interest and help shape the structure of the second iteration of their National Contractor Framework, currently structured across 11 sub regional lots.

DIB plans 2023 events bonanza
Three national business conferences, eight gala awards dinners, and an exclusive event at property festival MIPIM will be among the highlights of the Downtown in Business events programme in 2023, as the private sector organisation celebrates its twentieth anniversary.

Eye watering work-Related ill Health Statistics
Victoria takes an in depth look at work-related illness following the publication of the work-related health and safety in Great Britain.

‘Change Makers Live’ Conference 2023
Some of the brightest and most innovative thinkers in the UK will offer their thoughts on the challenges facing business, the economy, and the country, at the inaugural DIB national Business Innovation conference.

Toughing it out
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?
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
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
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’
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
Tickets are LIVE for the Anything is Possible conference.

Morgan Sindall
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