A week in America | 12 August 2022
11/08/2022
Is Britain stuck in the 70’s? Martin reflects on a Summer trip back to the UK and wonders if we are marooned in a time warp.
Commonwealth Games – What Next?
11/08/2022
Monday 8th August, Birmingham closed the Commonwealth Games 2022 in spectacular fashion, culminating on what had been an incredible eleven days for the city and wider city region. DIB will be joined by the chief executive of the games, Ian Reid, to discuss the legacy, the investment opportunities and what next at our second annual Talking ‘Bout Regeneration conference in September.
West Midlands Railway confirms industrial action timetables in August
10/08/2022
West Midlands Railway (WMR) passengers are being urged to check their journeys in advance ahead of planned industrial action later this month.
West Midlands Railway celebrates successful Commonwealth Games for passengers and volunteers
08/08/2022
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has thanked passengers after confirming record-breaking travel numbers during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, which finish today (Monday).
Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer of Newcastle Airport to speak at DIB event
04/08/2022
Downtown in Business will be joined by Chief Sustainability and Communications Officer at Newcastle International Airport, Graeme Mason, for an exclusive roundtable lunch on Tuesday 20th September at Banyan, Newcastle.
In Liz They Truss
04/08/2022
Labour should not be complacent about Liz Truss. Frank McKenna warns Keir Starmer that the new Tory leader will be no pushover…
An Employer’s Guide to Employment Tribunals
04/08/2022
Employment tribunals affect over 100,000 businesses in the UK every year. This week, Victoria offers an expert insight into employment tribunals.
A week in America – 5 August 2022
04/08/2022
In his blog this week, Martin Liptrot discusses an optimist outlook for the US economy.
DIB welcomed Sir Keir Starmer to Liverpool as he pledged ‘Growth, Growth, Growth’
28/07/2022
Downtown in Business hosted a number of events during the Labour Party Leader’s visit to Liverpool in which he gave a key speech on business and the economy.
A Week in America – 29 July 2022
28/07/2022
This week Martin discusses the US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s potential trip to Taiwan amid growing tension with China.
Is Health Surveillance required in my workplace?
28/07/2022
Are you unsure whether Health Surveillance is required in your workplace? In this week’s blog, Ladybosshr gives her advice.
Starmer: Power of the Picket Line. Labour’s Dilemma.
28/07/2022
Jim reports on Sir Keir Starmer’s day with Downtown members in Liverpool. The Labour leader made key announcements about the party’s pivot towards business and the economy which is causing unease on the left.