Martin Liptrot, Director of Strategy and Partnerships at Downtown in Business explores how supplementing the traditional, rigid approach of announcements and set piece press conferences in favour of raw emotion, everyday humour, and direct digital engagement, the new Prime Minister has shown how to connect across diverse audiences.
Homes England has confirmed that £9,584,100,000 has been allocated to 33 Strategic Partners outside London, supporting the delivery of 73,617 social and affordable homes over the next ten years.
The £15 million investment programme also includes the opening of a new neighbourhood restaurant in Harborne, a new café, restaurant and bar at UCB’s Summer Row campus, and a full refurbishment of the existing Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food.
Join Victoria Brown for a practical update on the new rules on sexual harassment and harassment in the workplace due to come into force on 30th October 2026.
Senior local government and business leaders join growing list of speakers for Talking ‘Bout Regeneration.
Wage increase must come from somewhere, and hospitality businesses are already facing high employment costs, high business rates, high energy bills, high food prices and other increasing costs.
To find out more about the growing skills gap and demographic changes, Downtown in Business spoke to BRILLIANT Festival Director, Martyn Collins.
Food lovers can now explore the exclusive festival menus from 60 participating venues as Birmingham Restaurant Festival prepares to take over the city this August.
Partnership sees one of the UK’s leading life science events join major fundraising drive.
High-profile speakers to debate the future of UK cities at DIB event.
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.
