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‘Change Makers Live’ Conference 2023

Some of the brightest and most innovative thinkers in the UK will offer their thoughts on the challenges facing business, the economy, and the country, at the inaugural DIB national Business Innovation conference.

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Toughing it out

The government seems to have decided to tough it out as multiple strikes hit the country. Jim is critical of both parties approach to the problem that has echoes in the last century.

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Trains are on strike – How can you tell?

The rail Unions have announced a series of strikes during the Christmas period. But, such has been the chaotic state of the railways in the north of England for months now, Frank McKenna asks ‘how can we tell?’

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Morgan Sindall

We are delighted that Morgan Sindall are our latest Business of the Week. Morgan Sindall create inspiring places that enhance the communities in which we live, learn, work, play, care and protect.

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In Conversation with Becca Heron

Becca Heron, the Strategic Director of Growth and Development for Manchester City Council, will be joining Downtown in Business for an exclusive roundtable lunch on Wednesday 1st February 2023.

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Jim Hancock: A life in politics

In this episode, Downtown boss Frank McKenna chats with our Political Editor Jim Hancock as he takes us on a whirlwind tour of his career covering politics across the UK for over five decades.

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