Talking ‘Bout Regeneration 2026
02/07/2026
National business and political leaders to gather in Liverpool to debate the future of England’s cities, towns and regions.
Pitcher & Piano Birmingham
01/07/2026
Downtown in Business are delighted that Pitcher and Piano are our Venue of the Month for July 2026.
Burnham in Number 10 – Good News for Birmingham and the West Midlands?
24/06/2026
If Andy Burnham’s remarkable political journey takes him from Greater Manchester Mayor to Prime Minister, Birmingham and the West Midlands could find themselves in a stronger position than at any point since the creation of the Combined Authority.
60 restaurants to take part in month-long festival
18/06/2026
Food lovers can now explore the exclusive festival menus from 60 participating venues as Birmingham Restaurant Festival prepares to take over the city this August.
Cut VAT, grow the economy: Downtown in Business joins call for hospitality tax reform
18/06/2026
The business organisation believes that a cut in hospitality VAT would provide a much-needed stimulus for a sector that sits at the heart of local economies across the country, while helping businesses invest, recruit and grow.
Downtown in Business takes phoenix company campaign to Parliament
18/06/2026
As part of the initiative, DIB has published an open letter to MPs, ministers, metro mayors, and civic leaders outlining a package of proposed reforms.
Employment Reform or Economic Self-Harm?
18/06/2026
The government’s new employment rights reforms are being presented as a victory for working people. Ministers argue that they will create greater security, fairness and dignity in the workplace.
The next generation needs a first rung on the ladder. Government is making it harder for firms like mine to offer one.
09/06/2026
Sean Keyes, CEO at leading civil and structural engineering consultancy, Sutcliffe shares his opinion of the challenges for business to offer youngster a start in their careers.
BIRMINGHAM STANDS OUT FROM THE CROWD AT UKREiiF
04/06/2026
If there was one message that emerged from this year’s UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds, it was that investors continue to view the West Midlands as one of the most exciting growth stories in the country.
Leaders Lunch with… Prosper UK
04/06/2026
Ex-West Midlands Mayor Andy Street was in Liverpool on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 to meet with Downtown in Business members as he takes his Conservative Party movement Prosper UK on a business engagement and listening tour…
Unique Venues Birmingham
03/06/2026
Downtown in Business are delighted that Unique Vnues Birmingham are our Venue of the Month for June 2026.