Frank, Jim, Jo and Kevin discuss the country’s racism problem, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the Chancellor’s housing issue, and reflect on Kemi Badenoch’s one year as leader of the Tories.
We like to pretend hospitality just lives in hotels, restaurants, and conference centres. Yet, we all know, it doesn’t.
In this captivating conversation DIB boss Frank McKenna, Jan shares her career and journey in hospitality, some of the advice she would give to anyone looking to join the hospitality industry and explains her role in the hotel.
Downtown in Business believes that the proposed changes risk creating additional costs, uncertainty, and bureaucracy for small businesses that are already facing rising inflation, increased regulation, and economic uncertainty.
In this fascinating conversation DIB boss Frank McKenna and Tomas discuss his journey into the hospitality industry, some of the lessons he has learned along the way and his vision and plans for the future of Fazenda.
Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed 39 legal specialists across the UK, strengthening its position as one of the UK’s leading independent full-service firms as it continues to grow strongly.
Join Laura Darnley and Gillian Burns for a webinar designed to help employers expand recruitment options beyond employer sponsorship, understand compliance and legal requirements, support employee and family visa pathways, and plan for future Indefinite Leave to Remain applications.
Following the PM’s speech at the Labour Party Conference 2025, Sutcliffe CEO Sean Keyes has his say.
On Thursday 2nd October 2025, Downtown in Business hosted the third annual Change Makers Live conference at the magnificent new home of Everton Football Club, the Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. Bringing together over 100 business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and government representatives, the conference offered a day of thought-provoking discussions, insights, and collaboration during the week of the Labour Party Conference.
The event brought together over 400 contractor, consultant and client partners to celebrate the projects delivered through the framework and the people behind them.
This festive season, Fazenda invites guests to celebrate with unforgettable dining experiences. Reservations are now open, with tables of up to 14 guests available to book directly online, while their Teams are on hand to assist with larger party requirements.
Sedulo Group – one of the UK’s fastest-growing business advisory firms – has appointed Ben Vaux as Corporate Tax Director, based in their Leeds office.
