


The Lowry Hotel
We are delighted that The Lowry Hotel are our latest Business of the Week. The Lowry Hotel is an iconic five star hotel in Manchester with a large sprinkling of the extraordinary.

New Sainsbury’s Local coming to Princes Dock, Liverpool Waters
A new Sainsbury’s Local store will soon open at Princes Dock, Liverpool Waters to support the growing business and residential community around the dock.

VWV Appoints New Managing Partner
National law firm VWV have confirmed that their new Managing Partner will be Commercial Property Partner Steve McGuigan.

The Wilkes Partnership announces promotions to senior positions
A Midlands legal firm has announced a series of promotions as it continues its growth plans across the region.

Manchester Central adds £33.6 million to Greater Manchester economy in past three months
The latest business results released by Manchester Central revealed the venue contributed £33.6 million to the Greater Manchester economy in the first three months of the year.

Into the Night: Chester Zoo’s popular late nights to return this summer…
Chester Zoo’s popular Into the Night evenings – a summer series of events – will give visitors get the chance to see 27,000 animals when the zoo is usually closed.

Your new tax year checklist
As the new tax year starts, here is a reminder of the main tax exemptions and allowances, and what has – or hasn’t – changed for this year.

A week in America | 12 May 2023
As the U.S. braces for the largest ever influx of immigrants across its southern border this weekend – Martin looks at the other group of migrants changing the nation’s towns and cities – Americans.

And the #COMBA23 nominees are…
The nominees for the City of Manchester Business Awards 2023 hosted by Downtown in Business have been unveiled.

The Downtown Den Podcast. Season Three. The Business of Sport – Chris Millard
In episode six of this season of the Downtown Den Podcast, Andy McIntyre chats with Managing Director of the Barmy Army, Chris Millard.

Starmer deserves more credit
Frank McKenna explains why Keir Starmer deserves more credit for the job he has done as Labour leader since taking over from Jeremy Corbyn just three-years ago.