King of the North or UK?
09/07/2026
Jim assesses the almost certain arrival of Andy Burnham in Downing Street this month. He warns that devolution must be real with less Manchesterism. He also has a little dip into history.
Manchester’s AI Opportunity: Why Growth Starts with People, Not Technology
09/07/2026
Fergal O’Connor, Founder and CEO at Buymedia explores AI opportunities and how Andy Burnham embraced the sector as Greater Manchester Mayor.
Summer Sizzler Meeting Offer
06/07/2026
Turn up the heat on your summer events with Malmaison Manchester Deansgate and Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly.
Downtown Recap | The Big Interview – Andy Burnham
03/07/2026
Our newspapers and airwaves have been full of speculation about what Andy Burnham will or will not do if as expected he is sworn in as Prime Minister later this month.
CLOUD 23 LAUNCHES SKY HIGH BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH!
03/07/2026
Cloud 23 are delighted to launch Sky High Bottomless Brunch from 11th July, bringing together incredible food, flowing drinks, and breathtaking views across Manchester.
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.
ARC Inspirations
01/07/2026
ARC Inspirations is a commercially successful bar group in the North of England, operating 3 brands with 20 venues in total.
Downtown in Business Hosts Leaders Lunch with Dave Moutrey
01/07/2026
On Tuesday 30th June 2026, Downtown in Business was delighted to welcome members and guests to a Leaders Lunch with Dave Moutrey, Director of Culture and Creative Industries at Manchester City Council,
P J Livesey
01/07/2026
This month, Downtown in Business is delighted to recognise PJ Livesey as our Business of the Month.
Loss, Opportunity, and a Defining Mayoral Contest
24/06/2026
Following Andy Burnham’s dramatic elevation to the Labour leadership and Downing Street, Manchester finds itself facing a fascinating question. What happens when the city’s most influential political leader leaves town?
Why Salford is at the forefront of driving ‘good growth’
24/06/2026
Following Downtown in Business’s recent Leaders Lunch with Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett and Salford City Council CEO Stephen Young, James Wynne of Pannone Corporate shares his key takeaways on the ambition, partnerships and housing-led growth driving Salford’s success.
Leaders Lunch with Prosper UK
24/06/2026
Join us in Manchester on 29th June for an exclusive discussion with Prosper UK, a new political movement founded in January 2026 that is championing practical, pro-enterprise policies and offering a platform for those who feel politically homeless in today’s political landscape.