That was the year that was
21/12/2022
Frank McKenna looks back at some of the many Downtown highlights of 2022 in his last blog of the year.
Procure Partnerships Commences £8bn Contractor Framework Renewal
16/12/2022
Procure Partnerships Framework is calling for Contractors to register their interest and help shape the structure of the second iteration of their National Contractor Framework, currently structured across 11 sub regional lots.
DIB plans 2023 events bonanza
15/12/2022
Three national business conferences, eight gala awards dinners, and an exclusive event at property festival MIPIM will be among the highlights of the Downtown in Business events programme in 2023, as the private sector organisation celebrates its twentieth anniversary.
Eye watering work-Related ill Health Statistics
15/12/2022
Victoria takes an in depth look at work-related illness following the publication of the work-related health and safety in Great Britain.
‘Change Makers Live’ Conference 2023
15/12/2022
Some of the brightest and most innovative thinkers in the UK will offer their thoughts on the challenges facing business, the economy, and the country, at the inaugural DIB national Business Innovation conference.
Toughing it out
15/12/2022
The government seems to have decided to tough it out as multiple strikes hit the country. Jim is critical of both parties approach to the problem that has echoes in the last century.
Trains are on strike – How can you tell?
15/12/2022
The rail Unions have announced a series of strikes during the Christmas period. But, such has been the chaotic state of the railways in the north of England for months now, Frank McKenna asks ‘how can we tell?’
Downtown Den Season Two – Winning Women
14/12/2022
The Downtown Den podcast will return in the New Year – with season two focussing on successful female leaders from across the country.
Birmingham Business Raises £64,000 donation for Homeless Support Service
12/12/2022
SIFA Fireside’s Michael McMillan, Melissa Roche, Natalie Allen with Colemans’ Mark Coleman Birmingham demolition contractor Colemans celebrated 60 years in business with a £64,000 donation to local charity.
Jim Hancock: A life in politics
09/12/2022
In this episode, Downtown boss Frank McKenna chats with our Political Editor Jim Hancock as he takes us on a whirlwind tour of his career covering politics across the UK for over five decades.
Flexible working to be a day one right to request – happy or not?
08/12/2022
The Government have announced their plan to make flexible working a day one right to request. Here Victoria outlines everything you need to know about the changes.
Nearly there Gordon!
08/12/2022
Gordon Brown is back….with a raft of ideas for scrapping the Lords and giving a lot more power to the North. But Jim asks what priority will it have in a Labour government?He also previews the latest North West by election, this time in Stretford and Urmston.