Hope Street Hotel
08/01/2026
Downtown in Business are delighted that Hope Street Hotel are our Venue of the Month for January 2026. Hope Street Hotel sits handsomely in the heart of Liverpool’s Georgian neighbourhood.
An open letter to the Chancellor : Business Rates Change Must Go Further – Or the High Street Pays the Price
08/01/2026
Downtown in Business and Liverpool Business Improvement District have written an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer raising serious concerns about the current design of business rates reform.
The Open
08/01/2026
Downtown in Business are delighted that The Open are our business of the month for January 2026. Downtown in Business is once again proud to work with The R&A, for the 154th Open, highlighting the hospitality offerings to members for what promises to be one of the standout events of the sporting calendar next year.
Liverpool Business Improvement District and Downtown in Business launch national campaign to “Unlock Britain’s Visitor Economy”
05/01/2026
The campaign will bring together business leaders, BIDs, hotels, retailers, cultural venues, and parliamentarians to press government for a more pro-growth, business-led approach to supporting the visitor economy.
Liverpool Mother and Community Advocate Sue Wright Receives Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis, Prompting Citywide Support
22/12/2025
Liverpool mother, former barrister, entrepreneur and community advocate Sue Wright has been overwhelmed by the heartfelt support she has received since sharing the news of her recent stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Bumper Christmas getaway expected at LJLA
18/12/2025
Once again, passengers are reminded that hand luggage restrictions remain in place.
LIVERPOOL SANTAS DASH TO SHOW 11,000 REASONS WHY EVENT IS BIGGEST IN THE UK
15/12/2025
A staggering 11,100 Santas dashed through the streets of Liverpool to kick-start Christmas in the city.
Season 5. Episode 5. | Hospitality | Hyatt Regency & INNSiDE By Meliá
12/12/2025
In this episode DIB boss Frank McKenna chats with Sarah Matts from Hyatt Regency in Manchester and Annabel Lax from INNSiDE By Meliá Manchester.
Nominations Now Open: City of Liverpool Business Awards 2026
12/12/2025
Liverpool’s most prestigious night in the business calendar is back — and bigger, bolder, and more competitive than ever. On Thursday 9th July, the iconic Sefton Park Palm House will once again host the Downtown in Business City of Liverpool Business Awards 2026, celebrating companies who have driven growth, sparked impact, and delivered serious success over the past year.
DIB supports new Government funding to help small businesses cut their costs
11/12/2025
The Government has announced £2 million in new support to help SMEs cut costs through sustainable tech investment. Downtown in Business backs the move, highlighting its importance for boosting efficiency and business growth.
STARSHIP JOINS DOWNTOWN IN BUSINESS AS LATEST STRATEGIC PARTNER
11/12/2025
Downtown in Business has announced that Starship is the latest high-growth, innovation-driven company to join its national sponsor network — a partnership set to supercharge Starship’s profile, connections, and influence across the UK’s major growth regions.
KQ Liverpool seeks charity partners for its major fundraising campaign in 2026
10/12/2025
Building on the success of this year’s LCR In a Day campaign, which raised nearly £17,000 to support local young people and children, Knowledge Quarter Liverpool will undertake a new charity challenge in 2026.