The price of Truss and Brexit
17/11/2022
Jim analyses the Chancellor’s statement blaming Brexit and Liz Truss more than Covid and Ukraine for the mess.He also reports on a row amongst Labour members in Bury South.
A week in America | 18 November 2022
17/11/2022
This week, Martin ponders the question – Is this the end for America?
Andy Street to address DIB Property & Regeneration conference
10/11/2022
The mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority Andy Street has been confirmed as the latest big-name speaker to join the Downtown in Business national Planning, Property & Regeneration conference that will take place in Birmingham on Thursday 9th February next year.
Bank holiday announced in honour of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
10/11/2022
It has been announced that the coronation of King Charles III will become a national bank holiday in all parts of the UK, but what does this mean for employers and employees?
Levelling up… the sacrificial Lamb?
10/11/2022
Jim forecasts that we could see the end of meaningful devolution in the North following next week’s crisis budget. He also comments on the American elections, and reports on parliamentary boundary changes and a possible left wing purge in the Labour Party.
A Baptism of Fire
10/11/2022
Rishi Sunak has not enjoyed much of a honeymoon period as Prime Minister. Frank McKenna reflects on the baptism of fire the new man in Number 10 has had to face.
West Midlands businesses restructuring to cope with mounting cost pressures
10/11/2022
According to new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP, a combination of inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, high energy costs, and ongoing supply chain issues are significantly impacting the financial viability of many businesses.
Mental Health in the Construction Industry with… Trevor Steven
10/11/2022
Downtown boss Frank McKenna chats with Trevor Steven about Causeway Technologies and their Mental Health campaign in the construction industry.
Birmingham City Football Club’s ‘Darts and Delegates’ Blues Business Club
09/11/2022
Birmingham City Football Club will host their ‘Darts and Delegates’ Blues Business Club next week.
Azets Midlands strengthen senior team
09/11/2022
Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs, has demonstrated its commitment to nurture its network with two appointments and three promotions in the Midlands region.
A week in America | 4 November 2022
04/11/2022
This week, Martin looks forward to the US Mid Term Elections – what it means for the shape of Congress, economic fortunes, progressive policies and who might be next in the White House.
Bruntwood submit plans for UK’s lowest carbon new build workspace
04/11/2022
Following a period of public consultation, Bruntwood has today submitted plans for the development of the UK’s lowest carbon new build workspace, The Ev0 Building. Situated at Didsbury Technology Park in South Manchester, the £31m development will provide 82,000 sq ft of sustainable office space, leading Manchester’s workspace offering towards a net zero future.