Global FX Outlook for October 2022
07/10/2022
Western Union Business Solutions discuss market insights into key themes and scenarios driving FX volatility throughout October.
Public consultation begins around the expansion of landlord licensing across Manchester
07/10/2022
The public and landlords are being asked their views on the proposals to expand Selective Licensing to eight new areas in five wards across the city.
‘Tricky’ Trevor Steven – From Berwick to Marseille: And Becoming A Mental Health Ambassador
07/10/2022
In the first Downtown Den podcast of the new series, DIB chief executive and Group Chairman Frank McKenna is in conversation with Trevor Steven.
‘Team Salford’ wow Downtown network with vision, ambition, and passion
06/10/2022
Downtown in Business members enjoyed a barnstorming performance from the dynamic duo who sit atop the Salford City Council tree – mayor Paul Dennett and chief executive Tom Stannard.
DIB’s new member benefit from oneHR Software
06/10/2022
Downtown boss Frank McKenna, chats with Victoria Brown to discuss the new member benefit for all DIB members.
A week in America | 07 October 2022
06/10/2022
It’s Mid-term season in the U.S. and Martin explores which colourful characters have been trying to make a name for themselves.
Money for nothing – and your kicks for free?
06/10/2022
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna defends some of the new PM and Chancellor’s economic messages – but doubts that the British public are ready to listen.
The Conservative Party Conference review
06/10/2022
DIB Liverpool Member and Conservative Party activist Mark Butchard attended the Tory Party conference in Birmingham. Here he offers his thoughts on what was considered a tough week for new Prime Minister Liz Truss and her team.
Truss in charge or goverment?
06/10/2022
Jim agrees with the pollsters that it is going to be difficult for the government to recover from their disastrous conference. But he thinks Labour would face the same borrowing issues.
DIB boss reviews Labour conference
06/10/2022
Downtown in Business Group chairman and chief executive Frank McKenna featured on TV news channel GB News last Saturday morning, discussing Labour’s annual party conference. Watch the interview here.
New gateway to Altrincham’s town centre emerges as foundation’s pioneering transformation takes shape
04/10/2022
Bruntwood and Trafford Council’s transformation of Foundation, the former Rackhams building, has passed a major development milestone as the removal of the site’s large bridge structures has created a new and exciting gateway to Altrincham’s thriving town centre.
Roland Dransfield
03/10/2022
We are delighted that Roland Dransfield PR are our latest Business of the Week. Roland Dransfield is an integrated PR and content marketing agency, with offices in Manchester, London and Los Angeles.