Mansell Building Solutions appointed by Robertson North East to deliver light gauge steel frame for flagship 124-apartment Extra Care scheme in South Shields
A staggering 11,100 Santas dashed through the streets of Liverpool to kick-start Christmas in the city.
With the Sunday papers predicting a return to Westminster for Andy Burnham, Shabana Mahmood doing the keynote interview at the annual Tony Blair Christmas gig, and Wes Streeting featuring as the main interview in the New Statesman’s final issue of the year, what can Keir Starmer do to stop the speculation about his leadership?
In this episode DIB boss Frank McKenna chats with Sarah Matts from Hyatt Regency in Manchester and Annabel Lax from INNSiDE By Meliá Manchester.
Liverpool’s most prestigious night in the business calendar is back — and bigger, bolder, and more competitive than ever. On Thursday 9th July, the iconic Sefton Park Palm House will once again host the Downtown in Business City of Liverpool Business Awards 2026, celebrating companies who have driven growth, sparked impact, and delivered serious success over the past year.
The Government has announced £2 million in new support to help SMEs cut costs through sustainable tech investment. Downtown in Business backs the move, highlighting its importance for boosting efficiency and business growth.
In this week’s blog, Martin examines the growing gap between America’s economic headlines and how people actually feel. Despite strong GDP figures and soaring markets, households remain squeezed by stubborn prices, rising unemployment, and fragile confidence. As Trump marks his first year back in office, Martin unpacks why voters are increasingly frustrated — and how this disconnect could shape the 2026 midterms.
Downtown in Business has announced that Starship is the latest high-growth, innovation-driven company to join its national sponsor network — a partnership set to supercharge Starship’s profile, connections, and influence across the UK’s major growth regions.
In this week’s blog Steven reflects upon three recent award ceremonies.
The development will act as ‘the gateway into the town’ and be incorporated into the town centre regeneration works planned for Station Square.
Building on the success of this year’s LCR In a Day campaign, which raised nearly £17,000 to support local young people and children, Knowledge Quarter Liverpool will undertake a new charity challenge in 2026.
The Changan showroom will be located in the former BMW Motorrad dealership on the docks in Preston.
