Enjoy £5 Spritzes at Fumo Manchester
17/08/2026
Looking for the perfect post-work drink or an excuse to catch up with friends? Fumo Manchester is offering £5 spritzes every Sunday to Thursday, from 4pm to 7pm.
£20m fund launched to revitalise Greater Manchester high streets
12/08/2026
Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig has announced a new £20m fund aimed at supporting the regeneration and renewal of high streets across the city region.
Manchester rental homes are letting faster despite higher rents
11/08/2026
Manchester’s lettings market has become even more competitive for renters, with homes being snapped up faster than they were a year ago despite rents continuing to rise, according to new research. Experts say growing demand, limited supply and new rental laws are key factors affecting Manchester’s letting pressures.
Bev Craig’s Election Ensures Greater Manchester’s Momentum Continues
03/08/2026
Downtown in Business congratulates Bev Craig on her election as the new Mayor of Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
Kimpton Clock Tower
01/08/2026
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is one of Manchester’s most iconic hotels, blending historic architecture with contemporary luxury in the heart of the city.
Pannone advises on Maven-backed investment into cybersecurity specialist
28/07/2026
Pannone has advised on the multi-million-pound investment by Maven Capital Partners into digital security specialist, Xentra.
Final Call for Entries: Manchester Property Awards 2026
22/07/2026
The countdown is now on, with entries for the Manchester Property Awards 2026 closing on Friday 24th July. The awards celebrate the very best of Greater Manchester’s thriving property sector, recognising the people, projects and organisations shaping the region’s built environment.
Education Estates Breakfast 2026
22/07/2026
Downtown in Business will be hosting an Education Estates Breakfast in partnership with Krol Corlett at Malmaison Hotel, Deansgate in Manchester City Centre.
Day Delegate Offers at Manchester Deansgate Hotel
20/07/2026
The Manchester Deansgate Hotel is offering a special August Day Delegate Rate of just £45 per person for meetings of up to 30 delegates.
IHEEM Breakfast
20/07/2026
Start the first day of the IHEEM Conference with Downtown in Business at our exclusive IHEEM Conference Networking Breakfast.
Bev Craig launches Greater Manchester mayoral manifesto ahead of election
16/07/2026
Labour’s candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor, Bev Craig, has unveiled her manifesto ahead of the mayoral election on 30 July, setting out a programme focused on improving affordability, public safety, housing and opportunities for young people.
Manchester United’s stadium vision raises the bar for city regions – Downtown in Business
09/07/2026
Downtown in Business has welcomed Manchester United’s confirmation of the proposed location for its new 100,000-seat stadium, describing the project as “exactly the type of bold, transformational ambition major cities need if they are to compete on the global stage.”