A week in America | 02 September 2022
02/09/2022
Martin looks at President Biden’s announcement to forgive up to $10,000 in student loans and explores why the system is fundamentally broken.
Business needs government action now
01/09/2022
As we approach the final months of 2022, many businesses are in crisis. Frank McKenna suggests a package of measures that the new Prime Minister may consider to get them- and her- through the winter when she takes office next week.
Property conference postponed due to rail strike
01/09/2022
The Downtown in Business national Property and Regeneration conference that was due to take place in Birmingham on 15th September has been postponed. A new date of Thursday 9th February has been announced for the event, following the announcement of a national rail dispute that is due to take place on the original date.
Is Johnson really gone?
01/09/2022
On his return from a summer break, Jim examines the real possibility of Boris Johnson attempting a comeback.
Educating kids for the future – change is needed now
25/08/2022
Steve Coulter from The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, on why the UK’s education system is outdated and what can be done to provide children with the tools succeed in the future.
Aston Villa unveils new CGIs of Villa Park redevelopment
25/08/2022
Aston Villa has released a host of new CGI images to illustrate their vision for the future of Villa Park.
West Midlands Mayor to face ‘Question Time’ at UK Construction Week Birmingham
22/08/2022
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has been announced as a VIP keynote speaker at UK Construction Week Birmingham.
Line-up announced for DIB’s second annual property, planning, and regeneration conference
18/08/2022
Downtown in Business has announced the running order for the second annual Talking ‘Bout Regeneration conference taking place on Thursday 15th September 2022. #TBR22 will feature over twenty leading business and political personalities speaking across seven sessions and give you the opportunity to network and connect with over 150 business leaders throughout the day.
Is Labour ready for power?
18/08/2022
The Labour leadership has been meeting business leaders from the DIB network recently. But is the party ready for power?
Whose fault is it anyway? Could this really be the end of Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988
18/08/2022
The UK Government has announced plans to repeal Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 and bring about the end of so called ‘no fault’ evictions, as part of sweeping reforms to the residential letting market in the UK. Is this a long overdue change?
The Leading Ladies behind Unique Venues Birmingham
17/08/2022
Behind the scenes of every successful and expanding business, there is a team of passionate and motivated hospitality professionals, and UVB have just announced the new Senior Team to take UVB to new heights.
Grant Thornton bolsters Midlands team with new partner
17/08/2022
Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has appointed Jon Throup as a new Transaction Advisory Services partner in the Midlands.