Recently appointed shadow sports Minister Alison McGovern was in the Downtown Den, offering her views on how the football season may resume; how business can learn from sport; and what she hopes Birmingham can achieve by hosting the Commonwealth Games. Liverpool fan Ali also revealed that Gary Neville is her ‘guilty pleasure’ and offered her thoughts on new Labour leader Keir Starmer.
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.
EP.110 | Has the PM turned a crisis into an opportunity?
Keir Starmers latest reset has not gone according to plan. But has the PM turned the crisis into an opportunity?
DIB strengthens partner proposition with senior appointment
Downtown in Business is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Colwell as Strategic Partnerships Director.