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EP.96 – Downtown Den: What Next Power Panel in the Downtown Den


Birkdale Community Hub & Library Celebrates Prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Birkdale Community Hub & Library has been honoured with the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest recognition for voluntary groups in the UK

BRUNTWOOD SCITECH REMAINS RESILIENT IN FIRST YEAR OF EXPANDED JOINT VENTURE
UK’s largest dedicated property platform serving the growth of the nation’s science, tech and innovation sectors releases annual accounts for year ending September 30, 2024.

Letters to Ministers on EU Alignment
Government needs urgently to hear from British businesses ahead of the summit between Keir Starmer and Ursula Von Der Leyen on 19th May. We would be grateful if you would consider writing privately to members of the Cabinet Office Committee on Europe in support of beneficial alignment on goods and services.

DIB’S Beth Mckenna has been selected for the Northern Power Women Future List 2025
Downtown in Business is excited to announce that our Event Manager Beth Mckenna has been selected for the Northern Power Women Future List 2025