New £10m fund to attract major events to Liverpool
17/03/2026
The fund is generated from the overnight £2 per room per night visitor charge, managed by the Liverpool Accommodation BID.
EP.136 | Trump’s Changing Tune
16/03/2026
Frank returns from MIPIM 2026 to join Jim and Jo for this week’s Downtown Den Politics Podcast. They discuss the dramatic shift in messaging from Donald Trump after claiming victory in the conflict with Iran.
HEMISPHERE goes back to the future with red brick design
13/03/2026
Sciontec has unveiled a new look for its HEMISPHERE laboratory and office space scheme in Liverpool, due to complete in 2028, including a fully brick-built exterior echoing the city’s architectural heritage
Shaping Business Growth in Ten Streets
13/03/2026
A business engagement event will take place in the Ten Streets area on Thursday 26 March, delivered by PLACED in partnership with Liverpool City Council and McCann.
Independent Festivals Vs The Giants
12/03/2026
In this week’s blog, Steven reflects on the growing gap between independent festivals and major operators, and why supporting community-driven events like Deva Fest is vital to keeping the spirit and diversity of the live music scene alive.
Curiosity – Bad for Cats but Could Have Helped Starmer
12/03/2026
In this week’s blog, Jo examines the controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador to Washington and questions the judgement of Keir Starmer after reports that warnings about the decision were raised but ignored.
The Watering Can Celebrates Hat-Trick of Wins at LCR Tourism Awards 2025
10/03/2026
Liverpool’s much-loved café bistro, The Watering Can, located in Greenbank Park, is celebrating a third major victory at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards after winning Taste
Female Boss Power List
09/03/2026
The first ever Female Boss Power List event will take place on 19th March at Masons Liverpool from 12pm to 4pm, bringing together some of the most inspiring and influential women in business for an afternoon of celebration, connection and recognition.
EP.135 | Iran, Trump and the Risk of Escalation
09/03/2026
Iran has a new Ayatollah, but is it simply a case of meet the new boss, same as the old boss? With Mojtaba Khamenei stepping into power, questions are growing about whether the US will step back from the conflict or escalate further.
High-flying Pannone Corporate appointed by private jet specialist
09/03/2026
Downtown in Business are delighted that Pannone Corporate are our latest Business of the week. Pannone Corporate has been appointed by AirX – the luxury private aviation specialist – in a series of new client wins for the Manchester-based law firm.
Downtown in Business Sets the Tone for MIPIM at Pre-Event Lunch
05/03/2026
On Tuesday 3rd March 2026 , Downtown in Business hosted our Pre-MIPIM lunch at the beautiful The Lowry Hotel in Greater Manchester bringing together members, partners and key stakeholders ahead of this year’s MIPIM Property festival.
Downtown in Business and Starship Spotlight the Future of Industrialised Construction Ahead of MIPIM
05/03/2026
On Thursday 6th March 2026, Downtown in Business, in partnership with Starship, brought together senior investors, developers, policymakers and industry leaders at the Starship Wirral Waters headquarters for a landmark briefing focused on the future of industrialised construction and large-scale regeneration ahead of MIPIM 2026.