With growing questions over President Trump’s fitness for office amid the Iran crisis, we ask whether his unpredictable style is becoming a real concern.
On Tuesday 31st March, Downtown in Business hosted an exclusive Leaders Lunch with Michael Cullen, Chief Executive of Stockport Council, at Gusto in Manchester.
Is it peace talks going well, or are we about to see American troops invading parts of Iran? All of that remains uncertain. What is certain, however, is the...
Take a look back at the Women in Business Awards 2026.
Downtown in Business were delighted to bring together members of the Downtown in Business network on Monday 23rd March 2026 for a Leaders Lunch with Mike Emmerich, Founding Director...
With growing questions over President Trump’s fitness for office amid the Iran crisis, we ask whether his unpredictable style is becoming a real concern.
On Tuesday 31st March, Downtown in Business hosted an exclusive Leaders Lunch with Michael Cullen, Chief Executive of Stockport Council, at Gusto in Manchester.
Is it peace talks going well, or are we about to see American troops invading parts of Iran? All of that remains uncertain. What is certain, however, is the...
Take a look back at the Women in Business Awards 2026.
Downtown in Business were delighted to bring together members of the Downtown in Business network on Monday 23rd March 2026 for a Leaders Lunch with Mike Emmerich, Founding Director...
Register for peopleHUB’s second session of the ERA 25 Unpacked series. These are short, practical sessions designed to help employers navigate the key changes introduced by the Employment Rights...
Nestled within the picturesque surroundings of Greenbank Park, Liverpool’s much-loved café bistro, The Watering Can, is delighted to announce the launch of its new Luxury Afternoon Tea. Guests can book today...
Sedulo Group has announced its expansion into Scotland following the acquisition of accountancy practice Smith & Wallace and the launch of a new Glasgow office.
How did DIB members, Ellis & Co help a leading energy company expand its operations?
The Centre for Construction Best Practice has completed a Government-backed national study into Early Contractor Involvement across public sector capital projects.
The Grand Reveal is supported through Liverpool’s Accommodation BID, which seeks to attract major events to the city and encourage overnight stays.
Law firm Ward Hadaway goes beyond the headlines with its Fastest 50 Podcast, uncovering how ambitious founders and business leaders scale at pace, navigate the toughest challenges, and sustain...
We are delighted that Wolfpack Media are our Business of the Month for April 2026. After years of delivering high-impact content as United Wolves Productions, the company has officially...
We are delighted that Malmaison Liverpool are our Venue of the Month for April 2026. Nestled in the heart of Liverpool's buzzing, historical city centre, Malmaison Liverpool serves as...
Guests can enjoy a traditional, home-cooked two-course Sunday roast, featuring mouth-watering favourites that bring the comfort of family dining to a new level.
Latest figures released by the Civil Aviation Authority show that in 2025 Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) had the best on time performance record of any UK airport, with...
Knowledge Quarter Liverpool CEO to mark organisation’s 10th anniversary, by running over 100 miles along parts of the 2027 Tour De France route, in aid of local charities.
A new row has erupted between Cllr. Carl Cashman, Leader of the Liverpool Liberal Democrats, and Council Leader Cllr. Liam Robinson, over recent changes to night-time car parking charges...
Join Red Rock for Growth Leaders Live, a free 45-minute online event about how three North West businesses have achieved growth.
The airline’s new service to the Andalusian capital will operate twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays.
After years of delivering high-impact content as United Wolves Productions, the company has officially rebranded as Wolfpack Media.
Global marine consultancy Brookes Bell has announced it is relocating its Liverpool office to a new 5,500 sq ft, modern waterfront workspace at Princes Dock, within Liverpool Waters - the landmark...
Take a look back at the Women in Business Awards 2026.
Liverpool’s status as the UK’s most filmed city outside of London took centre stage last week, as the Liverpool Hospitality Association (LHA) welcomed 27 agents from 18 leading UK...
Thanks to Mindflow's amazing partner, Christopher Ward for kindly donating this once in a life time opportunity. We are delighted to be offering an exclusive auction prize at North West Construction Health...
The Private Dining Room at San Carlo offers a vibrant and elegant setting, perfect for everything from intimate celebrations to corporate gatherings
The Centre for Construction Best Practice has completed a Government-backed national study into Early Contractor Involvement across public sector capital projects.
From Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April, guests can enjoy a weekend of seasonal flavours, indulgent treats and special moments across the group
Law firm Ward Hadaway goes beyond the headlines with its Fastest 50 Podcast, uncovering how ambitious founders and business leaders scale at pace, navigate the toughest challenges, and sustain...
On Tuesday 31st March, Downtown in Business hosted an exclusive Leaders Lunch with Michael Cullen, Chief Executive of Stockport Council, at Gusto in Manchester.
For a quarter of a century, The Lowry Hotel has been the backdrop to unforgettable moments, where ideas have flourished, connections have been made, and celebrations have come to life....
We are delighted to name Bruntwood SciTech as our Business of the Month, a recognition that arrives as the Bruntwood Group celebrates 50 years of supporting the growth and...
Join Red Rock for Growth Leaders Live, a free 45-minute online event about how three North West businesses have achieved growth.
After years of delivering high-impact content as United Wolves Productions, the company has officially rebranded as Wolfpack Media.
Enjoy The Manchester Deansgate Hotel’s Easter Weekend offer: from Friday 3rd – Monday 6th April, receive a complimentary Children’s Afternoon Tea with every full-paying adult Afternoon Tea! Adults receive...
Downtown in Business were delighted to bring together members of the Downtown in Business network on Monday 23rd March 2026 for a Leaders Lunch with Mike Emmerich, Founding Director...
Join San Carlo on Saturday 28th March for their first brunch event - a relaxed morning where breakfast meets a feel-good soundtrack.
A major milestone has been reached for one of the North West’s most ambitious commercial developments, with plans submitted for the first phase of MIX MANCHESTER – the airport-based...
Register for peopleHUB’s second session of the ERA 25 Unpacked series. These are short, practical sessions designed to help employers navigate the key changes introduced by the Employment Rights...
Sedulo Group has announced its expansion into Scotland following the acquisition of accountancy practice Smith & Wallace and the launch of a new Glasgow office.
Steven A Hunt & Associates has been named Business of the Month by Downtown in Business. As a specialist Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Design Consultancy, the company delivers...
We are delighted that Marco Pierre White is our Venue of the Month for April 2026. Located at the top of The Cube in the heart of Mailbox Birmingham,...
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has today unveiled its Icons Wall. This new art installation located after security showcases talent from across the West Midlands.
The West Midlands has received a major boost to its innovation economy following the announcement of a £50m Local Innovation Partnerships Fund by Richard Parker.
This week, we’re proud to celebrate a milestone for one of our valued members, Ed James, who marks his 50th birthday with a powerful reflection on purpose, clarity and...
One of the UK’s largest and most visited attractions, Chester Zoo, is leading a nationwide push to change how weather forecasts are displayed on popular apps.
Last week, Downtown in Business took a delegation of leading businesses and organisations from across the North and Midlands to MIPIM, the urban development conference in Cannes, France. Meetings with...
We are delighted that HPC are our Business of the month for March 2026. HPC is an award-winning national boutique HR and Health & Safety outsourcing consultancy.
We are delighted that Park Regis Birmingham is our Venue of the Month for March 2026. Park Regis Birmingham is a contemporary hotel offering luxury, comfort and versatility for...
Law firm Ward Hadaway goes beyond the headlines with its Fastest 50 Podcast, uncovering how ambitious founders and business leaders scale at pace, navigate the toughest challenges, and sustain...
One of the UK’s largest and most visited attractions, Chester Zoo, is leading a nationwide push to change how weather forecasts are displayed on popular apps.
peopleHUB is introducing a new series, ‘ERA 25 Unpacked’ – short, practical sessions designed to help employers navigate the key changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Nugent is proud to be attending MIPIM 2026, the world’s leading property and real estate event, to champion the vital link between property development and social responsibility.
Downtown in Business has teamed up with award-winning HR Consultancy business High Performance Consultancy to respond to the government’s consultation on its latest changes to employment law.
Liverpool Engineers and Building Surveyors strengthens the senior leadership team with appointment of Chartered Building Surveyor Daron Williams.
Downtown in Business, in association with the Northern Power Towns group, will host a parliamentary reception in Westminster on the afternoon of Wednesday 22nd April, with a host of...
As part of Downtown Den’s Meet the Partners, Frank McKenna caught up with Michael Smeaton and Anna Salisbury from Glenville Walker to get advice for our members about Shareholders...
Senior MPs from across government and opposition came together with leading figures from hospitality, retail, tourism and the wider visitor economy in Westminster on Thursday 29th January 2026 for...
The Liverpool Business Improvement District and Downtown in Business will lead a delegation of industry leaders from the hospitality sector and wider visitor economy this week, as they launch...
Liverpool-based event planning and styling company The Event Agency has announced a new partnership with Downtown in Business, delivering bespoke event styling for a series of high-profile regional sell out events throughout...
Krol Corlett has renewed — and significantly expanded — its partnership with Downtown in Business (DIB), deepening a long-standing relationship between two organisations that have consistently championed growth, collaboration,...
The Centre for Construction Best Practice has completed a Government-backed national study into Early Contractor Involvement across public sector capital projects.
Join Red Rock for Growth Leaders Live, a free 45-minute online event about how three North West businesses have achieved growth.
One of the UK’s largest and most visited attractions, Chester Zoo, is leading a nationwide push to change how weather forecasts are displayed on popular apps.
Join Downtown in Business at Chester Races on Wednesday 6th May 2026, for the flagship 'Boodles May Festival'.
peopleHUB is introducing a new series, ‘ERA 25 Unpacked’ – short, practical sessions designed to help employers navigate the key changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Nugent is proud to be attending MIPIM 2026, the world’s leading property and real estate event, to champion the vital link between property development and social responsibility.
Downtown in Business has teamed up with award-winning HR Consultancy business High Performance Consultancy to respond to the government’s consultation on its latest changes to employment law.
Enjoy a very special Mothers Day at The Manchester Deansgate Hotel.
A glittering night of hope, generosity, and community in support of the James Bulger Memorial Trust.
Liverpool Engineers and Building Surveyors strengthens the senior leadership team with appointment of Chartered Building Surveyor Daron Williams.
Downtown in Business, in association with the Northern Power Towns group, will host a parliamentary reception in Westminster on the afternoon of Wednesday 22nd April, with a host of...
More than 1,200 junior players from 40 different nations have applied to participate at Lexus Liverpool International junior tournaments, which starts from 31st January at Liverpool/Bidston Tennis Centre.
Sedulo Group has announced its expansion into Scotland following the acquisition of accountancy practice Smith & Wallace and the launch of a new Glasgow office.
Fazenda is delighted to present an unmissable Bordeaux Wine Dinner, designed as an intimate evening of exceptional pairings and unforgettable flavour.
peopleHUB is introducing a new series, ‘ERA 25 Unpacked’ – short, practical sessions designed to help employers navigate the key changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Downtown in Business has teamed up with award-winning HR Consultancy business High Performance Consultancy to respond to the government’s consultation on its latest changes to employment law.
The results, covering the period from May 2024 to April 2025, mark the firm’s fifth consecutive year of revenue growth and demonstrate continued delivery against its long-term strategic growth...
Liverpool Engineers and Building Surveyors strengthens the senior leadership team with appointment of Chartered Building Surveyor Daron Williams.
As part of Downtown Den’s Meet the Partners, Frank McKenna caught up with Michael Smeaton and Anna Salisbury from Glenville Walker to get advice for our members about Shareholders...
Downtown in Business and Liverpool Business Improvement District have written an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer raising serious concerns about the current design of business rates...
The campaign will bring together business leaders, BIDs, hotels, retailers, cultural venues, and parliamentarians to press government for a more pro-growth, business-led approach to supporting the visitor economy.
In this episode DIB boss Frank McKenna chats with Sarah Matts from Hyatt Regency in Manchester and Annabel Lax from INNSiDE By Meliá Manchester.
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...
The figures are on the back of a strategy set in 2023, when revenues were £15m, to double in size by 2026 and the organisation is firmly on track.
How did DIB members, Ellis & Co help a leading energy company expand its operations?
The Centre for Construction Best Practice has completed a Government-backed national study into Early Contractor Involvement across public sector capital projects.
Join Red Rock for Growth Leaders Live, a free 45-minute online event about how three North West businesses have achieved growth.
The airline’s new service to the Andalusian capital will operate twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays.
After years of delivering high-impact content as United Wolves Productions, the company has officially rebranded as Wolfpack Media.
One of the UK’s largest and most visited attractions, Chester Zoo, is leading a nationwide push to change how weather forecasts are displayed on popular apps.
We are delighted that Oddfellows Chester is our Venue of the Month for March 2026. Oddfellows Chester is a distinctive boutique hotel set within a striking Georgian townhouse in...
The Cheshire-based conservation charity is only the second zoo in Europe to receive a prestigious accreditation from Botanic Gardens Conservation International.
Join Downtown in Business at Chester Races on Wednesday 6th May 2026, for the flagship 'Boodles May Festival'.
peopleHUB is introducing a new series, ‘ERA 25 Unpacked’ – short, practical sessions designed to help employers navigate the key changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Nugent is proud to be attending MIPIM 2026, the world’s leading property and real estate event, to champion the vital link between property development and social responsibility.
Downtown in Business has teamed up with award-winning HR Consultancy business High Performance Consultancy to respond to the government’s consultation on its latest changes to employment law.
In this week’s blog, Martin Liptrot examines how the recent US-Iran ceasefire may have avoided immediate conflict but exposed deeper concerns about America’s reliance on threats and brinkmanship, warning...
James Wynne, Real Estate Partner at Pannone Corporate, explores how Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s expanding Good Growth Fund and ambitious regeneration strategy could transform the region over the next...
News that The Chester Grosvenor will close later this year has been massive news in Chester this past week. This is another chapter in the life of one of...
Jim can see no redeeming features in the Iran War with economies facing recession, world institutions damaged and no real peace in sight.
Deva Fest reached a majestic milestone of a million pounds in ticket sales, as part of its journey from start up to mid-scale festival success story.
Liverpool based PR Guru, Carolyn Hughes, explains why PR is all about long-term partnerships.
Frank McKenna calls on the Chancellor to follow her positive rhetoric on fiscal devolution with changes that will support economic growth in the regions.
Should a food and drink festival have live music, or should the focus stay purely on the food and drink?
In this week’s blog, Martin Liptrot explores what cities can learn from the world of books. Reflecting on MIPIM, he highlights the importance of a clear identity, focused messaging...
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...
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...
Jim looks at all the possible outcomes of the Iran war, and is not optimistic. He also urges caution about the Green victory in Gorton and Denton.
