Labour’s candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor, Bev Craig, has unveiled her manifesto ahead of the mayoral election on 30 July, setting out a programme focused on improving affordability, public safety, housing and opportunities for young people.
On Tuesday 14th July 2026Downtown in Business launched its new Mersey Power Towns series at St Helens Town Hall, bringing together business leaders, public sector representatives and stakeholders for a panel discussion exploring the regeneration and growth of St Helens.
High-profile speakers to debate the future of UK cities at DIB event.
DIB gives its full backing to the creation of the MDC, describing the initiative as a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
Downtown in Business (DIB) will bring together leading business figures, investors and senior public sector decision-makers this week as it hosts a series of exclusive networking events alongside The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on the opening day of the event (Thursday 16th July 2026).
It’s Keir Starmer’s final week as Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham preparing to become the UK’s seventh Prime Minister in just ten years.
Downtown in Business has welcomed Manchester United’s confirmation of the proposed location for its new 100,000-seat stadium, describing the project as “exactly the type of bold, transformational ambition major cities need if they are to compete on the global stage.”
Jo Phillips on what Andy Burnham can do as PM to get support from the centre left.
Jim assesses the almost certain arrival of Andy Burnham in Downing Street this month. He warns that devolution must be real with less Manchesterism. He also has a little dip into history.
On 2nd July 2026, Downtown in Business, in partnership with PLMR, welcomed business leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to Fogo de Chão Birmingham for an engaging Devolution 2.0 lunch, exploring how greater regional powers are driving economic growth across the West Midlands and what the next chapter of devolution could look like.
Britain’s cities and towns feature many distinguished buildings of historical significance. Sadly, in too many cases they have been left to decay. Latest estimates suggest
Our newspapers and airwaves have been full of speculation about what Andy Burnham will or will not do if as expected he is sworn in as Prime Minister later this month.
