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Today on the Downtown Den, it’s just Frank and Jim as they discuss Rachel Reeves’ budget, Kemi Badenoch’s response, and Your Party’s Conference in Liverpool.
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Today on the Downtown Den, it’s just Frank and Jim as they discuss Rachel Reeves’ budget, Kemi Badenoch’s response, and Your Party’s Conference in Liverpool.

Downtown in Business are delighted that Hope Street Hotel are our Venue of the Month for December. Hope Street Hotel sits handsomely in the heart of Liverpool’s Georgian neighbourhood.

For one night only, attendees were transported back to the 1980s with a retro disco experience, themed event village and a high energy Zumba warm-up.

Every Friday from 15:00-20:00, enjoy sparkling wine, cocktails, and beer at fabulous prices, all while indulging in complimentary canapés.

Ward Hadaway confirm the appointment of corporate partner Nik Tunley as Head of Corporate following Ward Hadaway’s merger with The Endeavour Partnership.

The airline’s expansion will also support the local economy, with each of their UK-based aircraft supporting around 400 direct and indirect jobs and £27m UK gross value added.

In this fascinating discussion with DIB boss Frank McKenna, Steven shares his career journey from the beach hotels of Australia to the countryside hotels of North Wales and his involvement with one of the UK’s fastest growing festivals DevaFest.

Downtown in Business has signed a deal with the Invest Liverpool City Region partnership to support the team deliver on an ambitious events programme, including activity at MIPIM, UKREiiF, and a series of exclusive events in London.

With the festive season fast approaching, now is the perfect moment for businesses to secure their Christmas night out.

Downtown in Business has announced its most ambitious and wide-ranging events programme to date, with a blockbuster line-up of major conferences, parliamentary receptions, and high-profile awards ceremonies set to take place across the UK in 2026.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the details of her second Budget since taking office — but how have local business leaders responded to the announcement?

The Watering Can has officially decked the halls, turned on the sparkly lights and sprinkled festive cheer as it gears up to jingle all the way into Christmas. Guests are invited to ‘step into Christmas’ with seasonal treats, carols and Naughty Santa mischief, with a line-up of holiday events guaranteed to make this the most wonderful time of the year.