Of the many sectors facing hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic, few have been as hard hit as the hospitality, travel and tourism sector. With people around the world subject to ‘stay at home’ advice and even legislation, leisure activity outside the home (and outside the country) has pretty much ground to a halt. Click here to read on
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DIB Manchester members Corporate Lunch & Dinner Offer at Tender Restaurant
Tender, a new Restaurant in Manchester located at the famous Stock Exchange Hotel and featuring the expert creations of esteemed Chef Niall Keating, is offering DIB members in Manchester an exclusive 20% off throughout the Summer.
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The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.38 | 1st July 2024
It’s the final countdown. But have Nigel Farage, Suella Braverman and TV debates been the big losers of the seven week ‘yawn fest’ of a campaign?
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“Regional problems require regional solutions” – Reflections on a New Government, Regional Growth and Development
The ‘Northern Power Towns Conference’ brought together leaders, chief executives, and senior decision-makers from various local authorities, alongside private sector partners to engage in discussions and debates on the opportunities and potential of regional towns.
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Manchester mourns the passing of a legend
Business leaders from Manchester and beyond have been paying tribute to Sir Howard Bernstein.