


The Tories need to lose – but Labour doesn’t need a landslide
Frank McKenna wants a Labour win – but not a Tory wipeout.

Joanne swaps Manchester for Birmingham
Joanne Roney CBE is to return to her native Birmingham to take up the newly-created post of managing director of its council.

Slow reply to Sunak zinger
Jim thinks Keir Starmer was slow off the mark in rebutting the Prime Minister’s £2000 Labour tax rise claim. He also looks at the big constituency boundary shake up in Cheshire and Lancashire.

DIB Visits… The Printroom UK & Planet Pack Launch
Downtown in Business recently attended the launch of the Builder Book Planet Pack project at our print sponsor The Printroom UK’s warehouse located in Bootle.

It’s not a TAX, it is ‘A BID’ to Save Hospitality!
Steven Hesketh explains why ABID’s are not a tax but ‘A BID’ to Save Hospitality!

DIB event highlights the ‘The Social and Economic Impact of Sport’
With support from sponsors DB3 and Causeway, DIB Birmingham hosted an exclusive Roundtable Dinner on Wednesday bringing together industry leaders and professionals to delve into the profound impact of sports on society and the economy.

Who Are Yer? | Tom Woodroof
For our Who Are Yer video this week, we are joined by the co-founder of Local Loop Merseyside, Tom Woodroof

Sutcliffe raises over £65,000 at annual charity ball for the Liverpool Women’s Hospital Charity and the Dementia and Delirium team at Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Civil and Structural Engineering firm Sutcliffe has successfully smashed its fundraising target for its annual Charity ball, raising over £65k split between both the Liverpool Women’s Hospital Charity and the Dementia and Delirium team at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

Hyatt Regency Christmas Showcase!
Save the date for an unforgettable festive experience to get your Christmas spirit going early!

Fazenda Liverpool Is Celebrating International Cachaça Day.
Fazenda Liverpool have curated a special menu to celebrate International Cachaca Day.