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Who Are Yer? | John Simms

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For our Who Are Yeh? video this week, we are joined by John Simms, Head of Estate and Environments, Nugent.

The triple lock is a drag on the economy

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The ‘Triple Lock’ is economic folly according to DIB boss Frank McKenna. In his latest blog, he explains why – and warns that the retirement age could be heading into a whole new stratosphere.

Look what I found!

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Jo Phillips on why the government is increasingly looking like the last shop on a deserted High St.

Not another one!

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The Blackpool South by election will be the eleventh in this parliament caused by Tory MPs being thrown out for sleaze or walking off the job. Jim reports on this sad saga. He also reflects on fifty years of local council shakeups and the birth of Piccadilly Radio!

Downtown in Business to Host Second Annual Change Makers Live Conference

DIB will be hosting our second annual Change Makers Live Conference on Thursday 18th April 2024, bringing together a spectacular and eclectic line-up of innovators, policy makers, and influencers from various industry’s at the stunning Spine Building in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter to discuss the key issues that are affecting businesses in the UK and around the world.

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP. 23 | 25th March 2024

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Labours shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Mis Lecture this week. Did she lay out a progressive programme of economic reform, or has her pragmatism taken her to a place where she is simply promising to be Continuity Jeremy Hunt? 

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Manchester

An elegant, modern hotel set in the heart of the innovation district with easy access to the city. Hyatt Regency Manchester is a 4-star hotel that offers a 24-hour front desk. The property is close to popular attractions like The Palace Theatre, Manchester Apollo and Bridgewater Hall.