The Brummie Downtown Den heard first hand from charitable leaders in the city who are actively impacting our communities during this time of crisis. The panel featured Tim Andrews (Lovebrum), Carly Jones (Sifa Fireside), Toby Porter (Acorns) and Tina Swani (Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice). The discussion covered resilience, causes and support that is urgently needed to continue the work that is being delivered.

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?

EP.107 | In Conversation with Dame Louise Ellman
DIB Boss, Frank McKenna, caught up with Dame Louise Ellman in the Downtown Den.

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