
Sutcliffe CEO Warns of Engineering Skills Crisis – Calls for Proactive Industry Action at their 40th Birthday at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Keyes is calling on other industry leaders to take concrete action before the skills gap becomes unbridgeable.

Keyes is calling on other industry leaders to take concrete action before the skills gap becomes unbridgeable.

The transaction adds to Glenville Walker’s growing track record of advising ambitious North West businesses through acquisitions and growth strategies.

On Thursday 23rd October 2025, Downtown in Business marked an incredible milestone — our 22nd birthday — with a fantastic celebration at the Malmaison Liverpool.

Ten years ago, Downtown in Business opened its doors in Birmingham with a simple ambition: to bring together the city’s most dynamic leaders, innovators, and influencers to shape its future. A decade on, the city has changed beyond recognition.

The 4th annual Kids in Mind Charity Question of Sport event took centre stage at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead on Friday night, uniting the North East housebuilding community for an inspiring evening of sport, laughter, and generosity — all in support of the Kids in Mind Charity.

It’s coming up to the first anniversary of Donald Trump 2.0, there is certainly much to talk about and who better to catch up with what is happening across the pond in the United States than our man Martin Liptrot.

Downtown in Business kicked off the IHEEM Conference 2025 with a Breakfast Event at INNSiDE by Meliá, Manchester, hosted in partnership with Steven A. Hunt & Associates.

Knowledge Quarter Liverpool chief executive Colin Sinclair helped to raise more than £15,000 for local charities by completing a double-marathon around the city region.

Join Chester Zoo for an insightful morning of networking and discussion, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, hear from expert speakers, and gain fresh perspectives on integrating social sustainability into business strategies.

Stallard Kane, an experienced HR and Health & Safety Consultancy, has today announced an exciting new partnership with leading HR and H&S software provider oneHR.

Oddfellows Chester is delighted to offer exclusive benefits for Downtown in Business members — whether you’re looking for a whimsical afternoon, a Sunday feast, or an overnight escape.

The government has continued to find itself embroiled in a row over Chinese spies, the West Midlands Police have banned Tel Aviv supporters from an Aston Villa European game. And the Green Party’s Zack Polanski has impressed.