VWV’s Birmingham office continues to expand
29/11/2021
National law firm VWV has recently strengthened its corporate, commercial and immigration practices by three appointments in its Birmingham office at Brindleyplace.
‘Building back better’ – the future is flexible
29/11/2021
The UK Government’s 2019 manifesto committed to encourage flexible working and consult on making it the default unless employers have good reasons not to. Subsequently, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on working patterns, resulting in a shift to homeworking for much of the working population.
Chris Cheap steps in as Regional Managing Director for Avison Young Leeds office
26/11/2021
Effective 1st January 2022, Chris Cheap, MD UK Regions, will become Regional Managing Director for Avison Young’s Leeds office as Claire Paraskeva hands over the position to focus on her Principal role within the firm’s Business Rates team.
Foundation invests £42k in local projects tackling addiction in the region
26/11/2021
Leading grants-giving charity, Heart of England Community Foundation, is investing support in local drug and alcohol abuse services in order to help tackle the West Midlands addiction crisis. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the charity has awarded six grants across the region, providing over £42,000 to projects fighting substance abuse and addiction issues.
Coming to a bus stop near you…
25/11/2021
There’s a quiet revolution taking place, which you might not be aware of, and it’s primarily focused on the good old bus.
A week in America | 25th November 2021
25/11/2021
As our U.S. cousins celebrate Thanksgiving, Martin Liptrot looks how what was once a family holiday has become a commerical one.
Are you taking massive action?
25/11/2021
Ladyboss HR discusses why she’s not afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
In Conversation with Neil Rami
25/11/2021
The Chief Executive of the West Midlands Growth Company Neil Rami joined Downtown in Business for an exclusive roundtable discussion at The Edgbaston Park Hotel.
Conservation Appeal Launched To Save Birmingham’s Star Treasures
25/11/2021
Birmingham Museums Trust has launched a public fundraising campaign to support the conservation of two of Birmingham’s star treasures.
Property investor announces a new lease and sale of Midlands Business Park
25/11/2021
Real estate investment firm Colmore Capital has secured a new lease at its Quartz Point Business Park in Solihull to property and facilities management recruitment provider Boden Group.
DQ ISSUE 21 | WINTER 2021 OUT NOW!
25/11/2021
The latest edition of Downtown Quarterly is OUT NOW and focuses on Tech & Innovation.
Flybe announces new Birmingham Headquarters and First Crew Base
19/11/2021
One of Britain’s newest commercial airlines in several decades, Flybe Ltd, has today announced that Birmingham Airport will be its new company headquarters and first new crew base.