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.
Fazenda is delighted to present an exclusive Wine Dinner in collaboration with Maquis, one of Chile’s most esteemed family-owned wineries.
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.
The landmark building attracted an increased number of national conferences to the area and welcomed 62,000 visitors to over 500 events across the year.
Birmingham Airport has announced its Capital Investment plan, totalling £76.5m over the next 12 months.
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.
This virtual event will dive into the future of the European project and UK-EU relations in these challenging times.