January Hotel Promotions from Hyatt Hotels Manchester
09/01/2026
Kick off 2026 at the Hyatt Hotel Manchester with a number of exciting offers and promotions.
Business Rates Change Is Welcome — But If It Leaves Hospitality Worse Off, It Has Failed
08/01/2026
In a special joint blog with Liverpool Business Improvement District boss, Bill Addy, Frank discusses the governments Business Rates Change and asks how it will affect the hospitality industry.
Malmaison Piccadilly
08/01/2026
Downtown in Business are delighted that Malmasion Piccadilly are our Venue of the Month for January 2026.
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.
Laing O’Rourke
08/01/2026
We are delighted that Laing O’Rourke are our Business of the Month for January 2026. Over the past two decades, Laing O’Rourke has expanded into new markets and pioneered modern methods of construction, applying advanced technologies to deliver certainty and excellence for clients. Its portfolio includes some of the most iconic projects in the world, underpinned by a reputation for innovation, safety, and quality.
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
Mansell appointed as specialist contractor for Benton Road Extra Care
17/12/2025
Mansell Building Solutions appointed by Robertson North East to deliver light gauge steel frame for flagship 124-apartment Extra Care scheme in South Shields
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.
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.
Mansell appointed as specialist contractor for Corner Plot, Rochdale
10/12/2025
The development will act as ‘the gateway into the town’ and be incorporated into the town centre regeneration works planned for Station Square.