EP.111 | What does the future hold for the PM?
16/09/2025
Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips discuss the future of the Prime Minister, the defection of another Conservative MP to Reform and look ahead to Donald Trump’s state visit.
Exploring Growth, Regeneration, and Innovation at #TBR25
11/09/2025
On Thursday 11th September at Hotel Voco in Manchester, Downtown in Business hosted ‘Talkin ‘Bout Regeneration 2025’, our annual national conversation on regeneration, investment, and growth.
DIB to Host Fringe Events at Labour Party Conference 2025
11/09/2025
DIB will host a series of exclusive fringe events alongside the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool from 28th September to 1st October 2025.
Business Leaders Back Devolution Deal Amid Council Disagreement
11/09/2025
Private sector lobby group Downtown in Business has urged political leaders to put aside their differences and ensure Cheshire and Warrington are at the forefront of the new era of devolved power and economic opportunity.
DIB to Welcome West Midlands Delegates to House of Commons Next Week
10/09/2025
Next Monday, 15th September 2025, Downtown in Business (DIB), in collaboration with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), will host a high-profile Parliamentary Reception on the Terrace at the House of Commons to present the West Midlands Growth Plan.
EP.110 | Has the PM turned a crisis into an opportunity?
08/09/2025
Keir Starmers latest reset has not gone according to plan. But has the PM turned the crisis into an opportunity?
DIB Meets… Aston University
05/09/2025
Downtown in Business boss Frank McKenna recently caught up with Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive at Aston University.
Downtown in Business Marks Ten Years in Birmingham as City Transforms
04/09/2025
Downtown in Business (DIB) is celebrating a decade in Birmingham, a period that has seen the city undergo one of the most significant transformations in its modern history.
DIB warns of damaging consequences of imminent employment law reforms
04/09/2025
Private sector lobby group Downtown in Business (DIB) has warned that the government’s Employment Rights Bill, which is expected to receive Royal Assent this autumn, will place unnecessary burdens on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and risk undermining the UK’s business-friendly reputation.
JOIN DIB FOR OUR ‘BLACK & WHITE’ ANNIVERSARY PARTY
04/09/2025
Downtown in Business will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on the evening of Thursday 9th October, at the Malmaison Hotel, Liverpool.
16 Years at Downtown in Business – A Journey Through Change
03/09/2025
This week I celebrated 16 years at Downtown in Business – and what a journey it has been.
DIB Showcases Football’s Power Beyond the Pitch
02/09/2025
On Friday 29th August 2025, Downtown in Business was proud to host the Business of Football event at Everton HQ in the Royal Liver Building. This exclusive gathering brought together business leaders, football professionals, and community partners to explore the enduring relationship between the game and the city of Liverpool.