If many of us were expecting the sacking of Suella Braverman, then it would be fair to say that nobody had predicted the return of former PM David ‘just call me Dave’ Cameron to the cabinet. A bold and brilliant master stroke by Rishi Sunak – or a misguided miscalculation which will do him more harm than good? And what of the other changes at the top table of government? The new health minister is married to the MD of British sugar, the new man at environment to a senior executive at Anglian water, and our old friend Esther McVey is back to add a dose of ‘common sense’ to proceedings – will this new look Tory team start to eat into Labours huge poll lead – or is Rishi toast? Welcome to the latest Downtown Den Politics podcast, with Frank McKenna and Downtown political commentator Jim Hancock…

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DIB Celebrates the Best of Liverpool Business at #COLBA25
We were delighted to gather at the beautiful Sefton Park Palm House to acknowledge and celebrate companies and entrepreneurs that have made a successful and significant contribution to economic growth in the city region.

Celebrating Summer with Liverpool BID Company
Enjoy a Summer of celebration with a number of FREE events across the city, managed and supported by Liverpool BID Company.

Former Premier League footballer to be honoured by home university
Clarke Carlisle, Sylvia Simmonds and Professor Carl Lygo are receiving honorary awards from the University of Central Lancashire.

10 Key Considerations You Need To Know About The Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme
To avoid travel and business disruption, it is essential that businesses and individuals understand the requirements under the new ETA scheme.