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?
A week in America | 15 March 2024
14/03/2024
This week, Martin filed his US tax return and noticed something curious happen to his in box and social media feeds… advice, lots of advice, all of it unwarranted.
Both parties agonise over racism
14/03/2024
As the row over racism rages, Jim feels both parties are often guilty of putting pragmatism ahead of principle.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP. 21 | 11th March 2024
11/03/2024
Last week Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, tried to restart, reset, reshape the government with his budget. Did it work?