A week in America | 08 April 2022
In the latest view from America, Martin Liptrot discusses the cost of universities in the U.S. and Why Florida is offering incentives via The Lottery.
If it ain’t broke
Jim thinks there is no need to privatise Channel Four which has become a force for good for the northern media industry. He also look back on this week thirty and forty years ago which brought turning points for the Conservative Party.
Key Appointment as Specialist Business Law Firm Announces New Partner
Glenville Walker and Partners are delighted to announce that Laura Harrild, Senior Associate of the real estate team, has been appointed as a Partner at the firm.
Changes To Special Delivery Guaranteed® & Royal Mail Signed For® Via Franking Machines
As part of Royal Mail’s modernisation programme, from midnight on 31st October 2022, coloured adhesive labels will no longer be used by franking machine users for Special Delivery Guaranteed® and Royal Mail Signed For® products.
April 2022 Currency outlook
Our international payments partner, Western Union Business Solutions, provides us with monthly market insight into global currencies. The April reports outline the key events and drivers that their analyst team expect to impact FX currency markets in the weeks ahead.
New platform launches to connect UK’s young people with real-life opportunities
Slenky, the first UK-wide dedicated social content platform connecting 13–24-year-olds to their own passions and interests launched at Wembley Stadium.
Northern leaders Unit for Ukraine
A consortium of business leaders from across the North have joined forces to provide employment opportunities and support to Ukrainians impacted by the invasion of their country.
Coup for Muse as Rogers joins North West projects team
Leading urban regeneration business, Muse Developments, continues to expand its team across the UK as part of its national growth strategy.
B&M Waste Services receives RoSPA Gold Medal Award for its health and safety achievements
B&M Waste Services is celebrating after landing an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards.
Technology graduates land new roles at University of Birmingham
Two students who completed the University of Birmingham Coding Boot Camp have secured roles as coding tutors at the University, alongside software engineer roles.
Lerpwl – Liverpool’s modern and accessible fine dining restaurant, is all set for a cracking Easter weekend
Anyone heading down to the docks this Good Friday is in for a treat, as Lerpwl’s chef owner, Ellis Barrie, has curated a six-course seafood tasting menu to tie in with the Good Friday tradition of not eating meat on this day.
Whats coming up in Q2 – 2022
Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna recaps DIB’s first quarter of 2022 and outlines some of the highlights to look forward to in Spring/Summer 2022.