Rishi Sunak’s strong start to the New Year will be making those in Labour’s HQ nervous. Frank McKenna’s latest blog on the prime minister’s 2023 revival that may yet put the Conservatives back in the game as the next General Election gets closer.
Sean Keyes, managing director of structural and civil engineers Sutcliffe reflects on twenty years of Downtown in Business.
On the eve of the Budget Jim has been asking the Shadow Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, about her cautious approach to Labour spending plans. Meanwhile the Chancellor is more worried about his backbenchers calling for tax cuts now.
This week’s Venue of the Week is Crowne Plaza Hotels. As one of the world’s largest upscale brands, Crowne Plaza Hotels have properties located in major urban centres, gateway cities and resort destinations all around the globe.
The chief executive of Manchester City Council outlined the city’s extensive events programme for next weeks MIPIM property festival in Cannes at an exclusive DIB Leaders Lunch at the Lowry Hotel.
Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate #IWD2023, get to know the amazing women behind DIB and what IWD and embracing equality means to them.
Next up on the Downtown Den podcast we have Sophie Gilmore, Managing Director of Hybrid Training Centre.
My wonderful Senior HR Consultant, Louise Angell, recently discussed the implications of personal relationships at work and how to manage them. It was so good, it seemed a shame not to share with you all…
Downtown in Business hosted its inaugural Change Makers Live conference in Liverpool recently. Among the highlights of the day was an exclusive video interview with Education Minister Gillian Keegan MP which can be viewed below.
The latest DIB member to feature in ‘Who Are Yer?’ is Angela Mansell, Managing Director of leading Off-site framing and on-site finishes construction specialist, Mansell Building Solutions.
Frank McKenna reflects on Rishi Sunak’s ‘Windsor Agreement’ – and the potential impact it has on the wider UKs future relationship with the EU.
Jim comments on the many political consequences that may flow from the Windsor Agreement. Closer ties to Europe, intense pressure on the Democratic Unionists and a boost for the PM.
