
LJLA breaks all time record for passenger numbers
The continued expansion of services with the airport’s three main operators easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 throughout the past 12 months, all contributed to LJLA’s record breaking year.

The continued expansion of services with the airport’s three main operators easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 throughout the past 12 months, all contributed to LJLA’s record breaking year.

Downtown in Business are delighted that Hope Street Hotel are our Venue of the Month for January 2026. Hope Street Hotel sits handsomely in the heart of Liverpool’s Georgian neighbourhood.

Downtown in Business and Liverpool Business Improvement District have written an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer raising serious concerns about the current design of business rates reform.

Downtown in Business are delighted that The Open are our business of the month for January 2026. Downtown in Business is once again proud to work with The R&A, for the 154th Open, highlighting the hospitality offerings to members for what promises to be one of the standout events of the sporting calendar next year.

Once again, passengers are reminded that hand luggage restrictions remain in place.

Join us for a pre-conference lunch with Angela Barnicle, Director of City Development at Leeds City Council, as we welcome delegates to the city ahead of UKREiiF. INVITE ONLY

This Leader Lunch will explore how modern city regions position, promote, and differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive landscape.

The event will celebrate the finest female-led businesses, the established and up-and-coming entrepreneurs, and the women who make the most valuable contribution to the growth of the Liverpool City Region economy.

A staggering 11,100 Santas dashed through the streets of Liverpool to kick-start Christmas in the city.

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.

Downtown in Business in partnership with Starship, will bring together senior investors, developers, policymakers and industry leaders for a landmark briefing focused on the future of industrialised construction and large-scale regeneration, ahead of MIPIM 2026.

Two UK food giants have committed to protecting the world’s forests by becoming Sustainable Palm Oil Ambassadors.