Business News Round Up (05/07/19)
Scots job market cools in June by beats UK average
The latest sector data has revealed the labour market in Scotland experienced a slowdown in June but permanent job placement outperformed the rest of the UK.
https://www.scotsman.com/business/scots-jobs-market-cools-in-june-but-beats-uk-average-1-4959513
Doubt cast on LEPs as £1.1bn underspend is revealed
A review of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) in England has revealed that they have underspent by £1.1 billion in three years, bringing into question how effective the spending was.
Greater Manchester takes inclusive growth message to national audience
Representative from the business community from the Greater Manchester region raised the message of inclusive growth at this year’s Getahead festival in London.
Weak pound and Brexit uncertainty lead to increase in Scottish staycations
A new report published by Square, a digital payment company, has found that more than 52% of Scottish people are planning a domestic holiday in the UK this year as a result of the weaker pound and Brexit uncertainty.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/weak-pound-brexit-uncertainty-leads-17389218