EP.113 | Keir’s best ever performance?
02/10/2025
This week it was the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, and it was badged as the conference that was make or break for Keir Starmer.
The Dangers of Overreaching
01/10/2025
Jim identifies three examples of potential overreach by politicians in recent weeks. Nigel Farage on right to remain,Andy Burnham’s leadership ambitions and the Prime Minister’s attack on Reform UK.
Business School recruits three industry leaders to embed employer led innovation into courses
01/10/2025
University of Lancashire appoints three talented leaders to power institution’s ambition to support students and regional businesses to succeed and grow
Meeting Perks at INNSiDE by Melia Meetings & Events!
01/10/2025
Book your next event with INNSiDE by Meliá and unlock more than just great spaces.
Winners unveiled at the National Project Excellence Awards 2025
01/10/2025
The event brought together over 400 contractor, consultant and client partners to celebrate the projects delivered through the framework and the people behind them.
The Right People, The Right Places: DIB at the Heart of the Labour Party Conference
01/10/2025
The Labour Party Conference 2025, hosted for the fourth consecutive year at the ACC Liverpool, provided the perfect stage for Downtown in Business (DIB) to showcase its role as a convenor of meaningful conversations between business leaders, entrepreneurs, and senior politicians. Over the course of two days, DIB delivered a packed programme of events.
Marco Pierre White
01/10/2025
We are delighted that Marco Pierre White are again our Venue of the Month for October 2025. Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Birmingham offers three private dining rooms, each with stunning city views, floor-to-ceiling windows, and plenty of natural daylight, creating the perfect backdrop for any occasion.
Celestial Apartments Chester
01/10/2025
We are delighted that Celestial Apartments in Chester are our ‘Venue of the Month’ again for October 2025.
San Carlo Cicchetti
01/10/2025
We are delighted that San Carlo Cicchetti are our Venue of the Month for October. Set within sophisticated yet relaxing interiors, San Carlo Cicchetti combines light tones with elegant expanses of grey Italian marble. Inspired by the Venetian tradition of cicchetti — small plates designed to share or enjoy alone — they serve a vibrant selection of dishes best paired with a glass of wine or beer.
Steven Hunt & Associates
01/10/2025
Downtown in Business is delighted that Steven A Hunt & Associates are our Business of the Month for October 2025. Steven Hunt & Associates is a leading mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy based in Liverpool and proudly working across Greater Manchester and the wider North West. Founded more than 35 years ago, the firm has built a reputation for delivering innovative, practical, and sustainable engineering solutions across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, and residential development.
Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village
01/10/2025
We are delighted that Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village is our Venue of the Month for October 2025. Located in Liverpool’s vibrant Paddington Village, Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village is a striking 16-floor hotel offering breathtaking views of the city centre. The property features 221 stylishly designed rooms, each fully equipped to ensure an ideal stay for both business and leisure travellers.
Sutcliffe
01/10/2025
We are delighted that Sutcliffe are our ‘Business of the Month’ for October 2025. This October, Sutcliffe proudly celebrates 40 years in business. Since its founding in 1985, the Liverpool-headquartered engineering consultancy has grown into a multi-disciplinary practice with offices in Manchester, London and North Wales, delivering projects that have shaped communities across the UK.