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Downtown in Business

EP.102 | Devolution: A big step in the right direction
The governments devolution white paper, Labours union issues, more bad news for the economy, but a successful state visit of President Macron. And Forty years of Live Aid.

EP.105 | NHS Strikes – A win for Wes?
NHS strikes VAT on private healthcare, the Online Safety Act, Trump tariffs and Epstein, Gaza and Palestine.

EP.106 | What will Rachel do in the Autumn Budget?
An interest rate cut may have given Chancellor Rachel Reeves a little respite this week, but an independent economic report suggests that she has a £50 billion hole to fill if she’s to hit her own fiscal targets. What options does she have?

DIB LAUNCHES INAUGURAL ‘CHANGE MAKERS LIVE – WEST MIDLANDS’ SUMMITT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ASTON UNIVERSITY
On Tuesday, 4th November 2025, Birmingham will be at the heart of innovation as Downtown in Business hosts The Change Makers Live Summit at the prestigious Aston University.