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The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.73 | Is Britain back in favour with the U.S.?
Up for discussion this week were, British and American relations, can people see the bigger picture for the green agenda and ask if the UK government is being stung by its critics?

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.71 | 20 January 2025
The only show in town today really is Donald Trump’s inauguration. What will the orange one second coming as U.S. President mean for the UK, Europe and the world?

Lancashire in London – MPs outline hopes for County
Downtown in Business hosted a ‘Lancashire in London’ event this week, with business leaders from across the county joined by parliamentarians from Blackpool, Ribble Valley, and South Ribble at a private dinner in the capital.

KQ Liverpool sets out plans to create ‘innovation generation’
Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool) has unveiled its new ‘Blueprint for Growth’ over the next 15 years.