Crowne Plaza Liverpool
18/03/2024
We are delighted that this week’s DIB ‘Venue of the Week’ is Crowne Plaza Liverpool. Crowne Plaza Liverpool Hotel is magnificently situated in the heart of the city centre.
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks announce Gdansk as brand-new Christmas Market destination for Winter 24/25 from Birmingham Airport
15/03/2024
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks are announcing good news for next winter, with the launch of a brand-new Christmas Market destination – Gdansk.
Who Are Yer? | Steven Hesketh
14/03/2024
In the latest Who Are Yer? Find out about Steven Hesketh from Hospitality Hero and Savvy Hotels.
Step away from the lectern and cook a baked potato
14/03/2024
Does the UK government know what racism is? Jo, doesn’t even think they know what a baked potato is?
A week in America | 15 March 2024
14/03/2024
This week, Martin filed his US tax return and noticed something curious happen to his in box and social media feeds… advice, lots of advice, all of it unwarranted.
Both parties agonise over racism
14/03/2024
As the row over racism rages, Jim feels both parties are often guilty of putting pragmatism ahead of principle.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP. 21 | 11th March 2024
11/03/2024
Last week Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, tried to restart, reset, reshape the government with his budget. Did it work?
The Tickled Trout
11/03/2024
This week’s Venue of the Week is The Tickled Trout. Their secluded riverside location is conveniently close to the motorway network and both Manchester and Liverpool airports.
Silence is not golden for Sunak and Hunt
07/03/2024
The reaction of Tory MPs to Keir Starmer’s attack on the government in his budget response will be of concern to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor.
DIB welcomes new political blogger
07/03/2024
Downtown in Business is delighted to announce that Jo Phillips has joined the DIB team to provide her weekly take on the world of politics.
Still want the job Rachel?
07/03/2024
In his blog Jim asks if Rachael Reeves still wants the job of Chancellor after Jeremy Hunt has stolen her policies and left a legacy of tax increases and spending cuts.
Origami and the wisdom of Robin Cook
07/03/2024
How does the government expect local councils to continue funding local services despite the numerous cuts.