Money for nothing – and your kicks for free?
06/10/2022
In his latest blog, Frank McKenna defends some of the new PM and Chancellor’s economic messages – but doubts that the British public are ready to listen.
The Conservative Party Conference review
06/10/2022
DIB Liverpool Member and Conservative Party activist Mark Butchard attended the Tory Party conference in Birmingham. Here he offers his thoughts on what was considered a tough week for new Prime Minister Liz Truss and her team.
Truss in charge or goverment?
06/10/2022
Jim agrees with the pollsters that it is going to be difficult for the government to recover from their disastrous conference. But he thinks Labour would face the same borrowing issues.
DIB boss reviews Labour conference
06/10/2022
Downtown in Business Group chairman and chief executive Frank McKenna featured on TV news channel GB News last Saturday morning, discussing Labour’s annual party conference. Watch the interview here.
New gateway to Altrincham’s town centre emerges as foundation’s pioneering transformation takes shape
04/10/2022
Bruntwood and Trafford Council’s transformation of Foundation, the former Rackhams building, has passed a major development milestone as the removal of the site’s large bridge structures has created a new and exciting gateway to Altrincham’s thriving town centre.
Roland Dransfield
03/10/2022
We are delighted that Roland Dransfield PR are our latest Business of the Week. Roland Dransfield is an integrated PR and content marketing agency, with offices in Manchester, London and Los Angeles.
Muse Developments
01/10/2022
We are delighted that Muse Developments are our Business of the Month for October 2022. Muse is one of the UK’s leading names in mixed-use development and urban regeneration, with a range of major commercial and residential schemes across the country.
Bruntwood announces headline sponsorship of Greater Manchester Green Summit
30/09/2022
Manchester-headquartered leading commercial property group, Bruntwood has announced its headline sponsorship of the Greater Manchester Green Summit.
New Podcast ‘Anything is Possible’ from award winning female entrepreneur releases its second episode featuring founders of Barry’s Bootcamp UK
30/09/2022
The second episode of the Anything is Possible Podcast is out now featuring co-founders and master trainers of Barry’s Bootcamp UK, Sandy Macaskill and Anya Lahiri
Cost of living crisis
30/09/2022
In July 2022, the annual rate of UK inflation (10.1%) was the highest it has been since 1982, affecting the affordability of goods and services.
Bolton becomes culinary hotspot as the 2022 Food and Drink Festival is visited by over 450,000 people!
30/09/2022
461,000 visitors made their way through Bolton Town Centre on August Bank Holiday weekend for the annual Bolton Food and Drink Festival, and Title Productions were there to film every minute of it!
Major £2.9m gift secured for Factory International, Manchester
30/09/2022
A major capital gift of £2m has been secured towards Manchester’s landmark new cultural space, Factory International, ahead of its opening in 2023.