EP.126 | 2025 Review
22/12/2025
Welcome to the latest episode of the Downtown Den Politics Podcast, that is going to try and makes sense of what has been a turbulent year in the world of politics.
Downtown in Business Welcomes Godfrey Group Facilities as Strategic Partner
17/12/2025
Downtown in Business are delighted to welcome Godfrey Group Facilities to our partner portfolio as a year-long strategic partner, working with the Downtown in Business team to strengthen their presence across the hospitality and visitor economy.
P J Livesey join DIB as partner for 2026
17/12/2025
We’re delighted to welcome PJ Livesey as a Downtown in Business partner for 2026. PJ Livesey are one of the UK’s most respected regeneration specialists, with an outstanding track record in breathing new life into historic buildings and places.
Season 5. Episode 5. | Hospitality | Hyatt Regency & INNSiDE By Meliá
12/12/2025
In this episode DIB boss Frank McKenna chats with Sarah Matts from Hyatt Regency in Manchester and Annabel Lax from INNSiDE By Meliá Manchester.
Nominations Now Open: City of Liverpool Business Awards 2026
12/12/2025
Liverpool’s most prestigious night in the business calendar is back — and bigger, bolder, and more competitive than ever. On Thursday 9th July, the iconic Sefton Park Palm House will once again host the Downtown in Business City of Liverpool Business Awards 2026, celebrating companies who have driven growth, sparked impact, and delivered serious success over the past year.
DIB supports new Government funding to help small businesses cut their costs
11/12/2025
The Government has announced £2 million in new support to help SMEs cut costs through sustainable tech investment. Downtown in Business backs the move, highlighting its importance for boosting efficiency and business growth.
STARSHIP JOINS DOWNTOWN IN BUSINESS AS LATEST STRATEGIC PARTNER
11/12/2025
Downtown in Business has announced that Starship is the latest high-growth, innovation-driven company to join its national sponsor network — a partnership set to supercharge Starship’s profile, connections, and influence across the UK’s major growth regions.
EP.124 | Donations, Defections, Drama
08/12/2025
It’s been a mixed week for Nigel Farage and Reform: a record-busting £9 million donation, plus defections from the Conservative Party. But that, combined with some controversial comments Nigel Farage was allegedly making back in his days at Dulwich College, has perhaps made it a more tetchy week for the Reform leader than he has had in the past.
Season 5. Episode 4. | Hospitality | Sefton Collection
05/12/2025
In this captivating discussion with DIB boss Frank McKenna, Conor O’Donovan, CEO at the Sefton Collection, explains how he got involved in the industry, his highs and lows and what he learned from the experiences.
DIB Hosts Final Leaders Lunch of 2025 with Nuala Gallagher
03/12/2025
On Tuesday 2nd December 2025, DIB hosted the final event of 2025, an exclusive Leaders Lunch with Nuala Gallagher, Corporate Director of City Development at Liverpool City Council.
Season 5. Episode 3. | Hospitality | The Hospitality Hero
28/11/2025
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.
DIB to support Invest Liverpool City Region through new partnership deal
27/11/2025
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.