Lancashire MPs celebrate BAE Systems contribution to County
05/11/2021
Lancashire MPs recently visited both BAE Systems facilities in Samlesbury and Warton to learn more about the company’s contribution to the County.
You’re invited to Manchester art fair
04/11/2021
One of the UK’s most ambitious art fairs, bringing work by world-famous artists and the best UK talent to the North returns in November 2021.
Down-Toon: Business group set to launch in the North East
04/11/2021
The group chair and Chief Executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna, has announced that the private sector lobby group and business networking club will launch in Newcastle in May next year.
Downtown appoints Director for Business Growth
04/11/2021
Victoria Hull has joined the DIB executive team to continue to develop the organisation’s fastest growing membership in Manchester, and oversee business development across the North of England.
2022 could be the most unpredictable recovery year in decades. Are you ready?
01/11/2021
In Western Union Business Solutions’ latest guide for global organisations navigating currency exchange and volatility, they uncover the next phase of economic recovery and forecast the key market trends and events set to reshape trade and foreign exchange next year.
Active Lancashire shares new 10-year vision for the county
01/11/2021
Active Lancashire, the county’s strategic lead for sport and physical activity, has released its new 10-year strategy.
Burnley College students team up to help save the planet by designing and building an environmentally-friendly drone
29/10/2021
Expert Tutors, environmentally-conscious learners and industry experts at Burnley College are setting their sights on revolutionising drone technology in an exciting new project.
Burnley Campus expansion given Government green light
29/10/2021
Exciting expansion plans for the University of Central Lancashire’s Burnley Campus have been given the green light after receiving a multi-million pound boost in the Chancellors Budget.
DIB event discusses Northern Power Towns
28/10/2021
Downtown in Business hosted a roundtable event discussing how the Covid pandemic raised issues within towns, such as the regeneration of towns, with lots within the locality needing investment.
UCLan’s Creative Innovation Zone shortlisted for major award
28/10/2021
A forward-thinking initiative at the University of Central Lancashire which helps businesses meet their commercial challenges through academic and student-led problem solving has been shortlisted for a national award.
PHX chosen to help Lancashire unemployed get back to work
27/10/2021
PHX Training, which has offices in Blackpool, Preston and Morecambe, has been selected by PeoplePlus to deliver a range of qualifications to help fill job vacancies across the county.
Old flats become home to forensic scientists
20/10/2021
Vacant housing is repurposed into authentic crime scenes for UCLan’s growing number of forensic science and criminal investigation students .