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Downtown is Twenty – Michael Taylor

First up is a guy who has been engaged with DIB since its launch back in 2003. Michael Taylor, the former editor of Insider magazine, the Downtown in Business Manchester chair (2012-2014), and now the editor of Business Desk in the Northwest and the presenter of the excellent podcast the Northern Spin, offers his opinion on DIB.

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Lack of Vision

Jim was underwhelmed by the New Year speeches from the Prime Minister and Labour leader. He’s calling for some vision and leadership,particularly on social care. He also looks forward to a pivotal year in politics with important local election in the North West.

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The Open

We are delighted that The Open are our Business of the Month for January 2023. Witness the world’s best players battle it out on the unrelenting Hoylake links for the title of Champion Golfer of the Year.

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A disgraceful year for the Tories

Jim isn’t filled with much Christmas cheer as he reviews a pretty awful year for the government. He recalls the disaster like an unending drama, but also thinks Labour has much to do to inspire people in 2023.

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DIB plans 2023 events bonanza

Three national business conferences, eight gala awards dinners, and an exclusive event at property festival MIPIM will be among the highlights of the Downtown in Business events programme in 2023, as the private sector organisation celebrates its twentieth anniversary.

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