Mayor Street – it’s a time for leaders
07/07/2022
Kevin Johnson urges West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street to show more ambition as leader.
A week in America | 08 July 2022
07/07/2022
As the U.S. celebrated July 4th, Martin Liptrot takes a look at how proud American’s are of being American.
Downtown campaigns for Manchester HS2 tunnel
07/07/2022
Whilst the Prime Minister made his last stand with a committee of top MPs in the Palace of Westminster, Downtown held a reception on the Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons.
Kigali to the Commonwealth
05/07/2022
Former MP and now business consultant Simon Danczuk discusses his recent trip to Rwanda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Business Forum and what Britain can learn from the African nation.
Business Leaders gather in Birmingham to mark the publication of ‘The Enabling Manager’
05/07/2022
Business leaders from across Birmingham gathered at Gusto Italian Restaurant on Colmore Row for the launch of “The Enabling Manager: How to get the best out of your team”.
Birmingham Airport Security Screening Investment to Drive Economic Growth in West Midlands
01/07/2022
Customers flying out of Birmingham Airport are to benefit from a simpler, speedier security screening process from June 2024.
Manchester leaders to press Government on ‘cut-price’ overground HS2 station
30/06/2022
Over 50 political and business leaders are to lobby the Government next week on its decision to rule out an underground HS2 station in Manchester.
Important changes to Fit notes and your absence policies
30/06/2022
Victoria reports on the latest key changes to Fit Notes, that you need to consider as an employer.
In Conversation with Graeme Mason
30/06/2022
Join Downtown in Business on Tuesday 20th September for an special ‘In Conversation’ event with Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer at Newcastle International Airport, Graeme Mason.
The ‘peace dividend’ ends just at the wrong time
30/06/2022
With the Governor of the Bank of England predicting a recession, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine smashing the ‘peace dividend’ and the prime minister indulging in economic Cake-ism, does the government have a plan to grow the economy? Frank McKenna suggests tax -cutting may be the way to go.
London Northwestern Railway urges passengers to only travel if essential on Saturday
24/06/2022
London Northwestern Railway passengers are being reminded to only travel by rail if essential tomorrow (Saturday) as industrial action continues to impact services.
A week in America | 24 June 2022
23/06/2022
This week, Martin Liptrot, takes a look back on the Texas GOP. Does Texas really want to secede from the U.S.?