In this week’s blog, Jo reflects on the Liberal Democrat Conference and considers how Ed Davey’s appeal to decency, community, and middle England could counter Farage, Reform, and divisive politics.
Neil Baines, Managing Director at Steven A Hunt & Associates highlights that at major property conferences, the real value often happens off the main stage. Fringe events—especially those run by Downtown in Business—bring together business, politics, and delivery specialists, creating the conversations where meaningful connections are made. That’s why the firm has chosen to renew its sponsorship with Downtown for MIPIM and UKREiiF in 2026, reflecting the need for better integration.
Downtown in Business were delighted to host another event in our Leader’s Lunch series on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 at the Maldron Hotel in Liverpool.
Back in Britain for a couple of weeks, Martin readies himself for the Labour Party conference. But having witnessed President Trump’s carefully choreographed UK State Visit, he wonders if rowdy conferences and noisy mass membership parties have much of a future?
Bee Our Guest book launches to cross sector Industry support and hits #2 Best Seller on Amazon Children’s Listing.
Heathrow has launched its World of Opportunity programme for 2025, designed to support small businesses (SMEs) in their efforts to expand exports.
Join Stanley House Hotel & Spa this Christmas.
Work is officially underway on one of the UK’s most ambitious and immersive festive attractions
Donald Trump’s state visit, the Labour Party’s deputy leadership contest, a Liberal Democrat conference and the meltdown of ‘Your Party.’
We are delighted that oneAdvanced are our latest Business of the Week. Founded in 2008 OneAdvanced has grown into one of the UK’s largest providers of business software and services.
As Nugent celebrates being named Business of the Month with Downtown in Business, we’re shining a spotlight on the exciting events that are bringing our community together.
Liverpool’s newest and most loved live music venue, SoundYard, is gearing up for two unmissable weekends this September, welcoming a pair of sell-out acts to its 900-capacity purpose-built indoor/outdoor space in the heart of the Baltic Triangle.
