To be seen on not to be seen? That is the question
21/03/2024
Frank McKenna explains why cities who missed MIPIM this year are missing out.
Downtown in Cannes
21/03/2024
The Downtown in Business team was in Cannes last week for the international property festival MIPIM.
Putin, Kate and the sleeve of truth
21/03/2024
This week Jo Phillips comments on the rise of disinformation and what the former head of MI5 thinks we we can do to stop it.
Tiny green shoots for the government?
21/03/2024
In his blog Jim thinks the pressure has eased on the Prime Minister for now. He has been taking the political temperature in Leeds and Westminster.
Who Are Yer? | Claire Ellis
21/03/2024
In this Who Are Yer? we speak to Claire Ellis from Wellness in the City.
Sacha Lord to host Discussion on Challenges and Evolution in Hospitality Industry
20/03/2024
Downtown in Business is excited to announce a dynamic Leaders Lunch with hospitality industry professionals that will feature insights, networking, and a robust discussion on the evolution of the hospitality sector with Manchester Nighttime Economy advisor, Sacha Lord.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP. 22 | 19th March 2024
20/03/2024
Can Sunak really survive in downing street until the autumn – or is a summer election now inevitable.
Crowne Plaza Liverpool
18/03/2024
We are delighted that this week’s DIB ‘Venue of the Week’ is Crowne Plaza Liverpool. Crowne Plaza Liverpool Hotel is magnificently situated in the heart of the city centre.
Conlon Construction
18/03/2024
We are delighted that Conlon Construction are our latest Business of the Week. Conlon Construction is a client – focused, multi award winning, Chartered Building Company.
Red Rose Awards honours best of Lancashire business
15/03/2024
The winners of the 2024 Red Rose Awards were revealed at a glamorous black-tie celebration hosted by Winter Gardens Blackpool and attended by more than 1,000 members of the Lancashire business community.
Who Are Yer? | Steven Hesketh
14/03/2024
In the latest Who Are Yer? Find out about Steven Hesketh from Hospitality Hero and Savvy Hotels.
Step away from the lectern and cook a baked potato
14/03/2024
Does the UK government know what racism is? Jo, doesn’t even think they know what a baked potato is?