Autumn Budget Reaction | Jen Fenner, DefProc Engineering
23/11/2023
Jen Fenner, co-founder and managing director of DefProc Engineering has commented on the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 20th November 2023
20/11/2023
This week Frank and Jim discuss the explosive resignation letter from Suella Braverman, the internal warfare of the Conservative party, Keir Starmer’s Middle East crisis and look ahead to the Chancellor’s upcoming budget.
A week in America | 17 November 2023
19/11/2023
This week, the world’s two most powerful men met in California. Martin looks at what was discussed, what was agreed and what it may or may not mean for the rest of us.
Are we at the beginning of the end of a two-party system?
16/11/2023
Frank McKenna reflects on another turbulent week for the prime minister – and some internal party challenges for the Leader of the Opposition Keir Starmer too. He wonders if the Tory and Labour coalitions are becoming too broad to manage and survive.
M Restaurant Threadneedle Street
16/11/2023
This week’s Venue of the Week is M Restaurant Threadneedle Street, a multi award-winning restaurant and bar providing an elevated dining experience in central London.
2023 Christmas Gift Appeal in Aid of Barnardo’s
16/11/2023
Now in its 11th year, the Cotton Court Business Centre Christmas Gift Appeal in aid of Barnardo’s is back; bigger and better than ever!
DIB Meets… Mansell Building Solutions
16/11/2023
Downtown in Business recently caught up with Managing Director or Mansell Building Solutions, Angela Mansell.
At least inflation’s down!
16/11/2023
Jim reviews one of the most dramatic weeks in British politics. Apart from the news on inflation, he thinks the outlook is bleak for the Prime Minister.
#TBR24 | New Speaker Announcement | Kenny Bruce MBE
14/11/2023
Residential property agent and football club owner Kenny Bruce MBE has been confirmed as the latest speaker for the Downtown in Business Planning, Property & Regeneration conference on Thursday 8th February 2024.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 14th November 2023
14/11/2023
If many of us were expecting the sacking of Suella Braverman, then it would be fair to say that nobody had predicted the return of former PM David ‘just call me Dave’ Cameron to the cabinet.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 13th November 2023
13/11/2023
Jim and Frank reflect on the sacking of Suella Braverman and the imminent cabinet reshuffle, as David Cameron makes a dramatic return to the government.
How to thrive in tough time
13/11/2023
The world has thrown a lot at us during the past few years… Brexit.. Covid… the “Great Resignation”… the “Talent Squeeze”… cost of living and inflation. Organisations are finding it tough. Leaders are finding it tough!