An exclusive interview with Lord Andrew Adonis in the Downtown Den. Frank McKenna talks to the man who has been an advisor to Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, and Boris Johnson about the party-gate scandal, Brexit, HS2 , leadership, and the campaign for votes for 16-17 year olds.
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EP.105 | NHS Strikes – A win for Wes?
NHS strikes VAT on private healthcare, the Online Safety Act, Trump tariffs and Epstein, Gaza and Palestine.

EP.106 | What will Rachel do in the Autumn Budget?
An interest rate cut may have given Chancellor Rachel Reeves a little respite this week, but an independent economic report suggests that she has a £50 billion hole to fill if she’s to hit her own fiscal targets. What options does she have?

EP.107 | In Conversation with Dame Louise Ellman
DIB Boss, Frank McKenna, caught up with Dame Louise Ellman in the Downtown Den.

BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT UNVEILS LATEST INVESTMENT FOR PASSENGER EXPERIENCE
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has unveiled its latest terminal investment as it opened the extended boarding gate lounges. The new and improved Gates 58 to 60 have been re-developed, improving boarding experience through better layout design that will also support airlines with on-time departures.