DIB Boss Welcomes Chancellor’s Spending Pledges – But Warns There is More To Do

The group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna, has broadly welcomed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review announcement this week- but has said that the government now needs to crack on with radical planning reforms, a transformation of the welfare system, and investment into the skills agenda if it is to deliver on its ambition for economic growth

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The Highs and Lows of Running a Family Business

In this week’s blog, Steven Hesketh shared his reflections following the recent Cheshire and North Wales Business Awards. For him, the event was a powerful reminder of why running a business with family is such a deeply rewarding experience

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Sutcliffe raises £89,000 at its annual charity ball for our NHS

Civil and structural engineering firm, Sutcliffe, proudly hosted its charity ball at the Titanic Hotel’s Rum Warehouse in April 2025. The annual event brought together professionals across construction, healthcare and the wider business community to support three local charities making a significant impact in the Liverpool City Region.

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