Downtown in Business choose We Love MCR as the #COMBA22 charity
14/07/2022
Downtown in Business is delighted to announce that We Love MCR will be the official charity for the City of Manchester Business Awards 2022.
Johnson’s Legacy? Lies, Misdemeanours and Misjudgements
14/07/2022
What is Boris Johnson’s legacy? Frank McKenna offers a scathing assessment of BJs time in office.
Manchester HS2 Parliamentary Reception
14/07/2022
Take a look at our recent Parliamentary Reception and why we joined business and political leaders to highlight need for an undergrouund HS2 station at Manchester Piccadilly.
Never mind tax cuts… what about reform?
14/07/2022
Why is the Tory leadership race dominated by an arms race on tax cuts? Jim argues that the candidates should be talking about reform of our collapsing public services. He also celebrates the opening of the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot.
Do our leaders need coaching?
14/07/2022
As the hangover kicks in from Boris’s big night out – Jacey Normand asks could all leaders benefit from some personal development coaching.
Premium rodizio brand Fazenda announces the opening of its first restaurant in the capital
14/07/2022
Premium casual South-American operator Fazenda will open its first restaurant in central London in Spring 2023.
A SENSATIONAL SUMMER MENU
12/07/2022
Under the helm of a new Executive Head Chef Dominic Grundy, The Lowry Hotel’s River Restaurant has a brand-new summer menu.
Kier Property’s secures planning at first Trade City scheme in Manchester
08/07/2022
Kier Property has secured planning for its first Trade City scheme in Manchester.
Are you in Manchester’s best company?
08/07/2022
Is your team up for a unique outdoor challenge pitting themselves against other businesses from the Manchester area?
Sedulo Funding bolster team following 37% growth
08/07/2022
Funding advisory business, Sedulo Funding Solutions, is delighted to make two internal promotions and four external hires, as it goes through a period of continued growth.
Going, going… but not yet gone
08/07/2022
This week, Frank McKenna blogs about Boris Johnson’s non-resignation resignation!
Gone… The worst Prime Minister in history
08/07/2022
Jim doesn’t pull his punches in calling the departing Prime Minister, the worst in our history. He reviews his controversial career and ends with a warning that the political drama may not be over as we wait for the Durham police’s decision on Sir Keir Starmer and his deputy.