Labour’s identity crisis
08/05/2025
Downtown in Business boss Frank McKenna shares his reflections on the government’s pasting in last week’s elections – and offers some advice to the prime minister and his team.
Downtown in Business boss Frank McKenna shares his reflections on the government’s pasting in last week’s elections – and offers some advice to the prime minister and his team.
Whether you love, like, or loathe Nigel Farage’s party, they cannot be ignored. In a special feature, DIBs public affairs consultant Martin Liptrot reflects on how business leaders can navigate the new political landscape.
As we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with bunting and street parties, prayers and speeches, grainy footage and crackly sounds from a lifetime ago it’s almost impossible to imagine what it meant then.
Frank, Jim and Jo take a look back at last Thursday’s UK polls, as well as casting their eyes internationally and seeing what’s been happening in Canada, Australia and Romania.
Local government executives and industry professionals will join Downtown in Business when we host host two exclusive events at UKREiiF on Monday 19th May.
This week Steven explains how the hospitality and education sectors can work together to engage students who might want to look at a career in hospitality.
This week Martin looks at President Trump’s first 100 Days… but through the lens of International Workers Day.
Downtown received influential praise for its work at a high powered Westminster reception. The gathering heard how Manchester intended to build on its already strong economic model, but was being held back by al ack of ambition from the government in its approach to the EU and rail investment.
At Nugent, they believe in a world where every person has the opportunity to thrive – no matter their circumstances. Nugent are proud to share their new strategic plan: Imagine Our World.
This virtual event will dive into the future of the European project and UK-EU relations in these challenging times.
The event will bring together over 100 business leaders from across the country, with innovators, disruptors, entrepreneurs, and government ministers among the keynote speakers.
We can’t believe Easter has been and gone – and with it 25 DIB events!