Business News Round Up (11/02/19)


Scotland Create Infrastructure Commission to build 30 year strategy

The Scottish Government has established a new Infrastructure Commission for Scotland, a 30 year strategy which aims to advise on infrastructure improvements such as transport, energy, water, broadband and telecoms.

https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2019/02/scotland-creates-infrastructure-commission-to-build-30-year-strategy.html

BT Group contributes £1.6bn to the north west economy

According to a new study, BT has contributed £1.6 billion to the north west economy. It supports the equivalent of 20,700 full time jobs in the region through direct and contract employment.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/bt-group-contributes-16bn-north-15786165

1000 jobs could be created at huge new Leicestershire logistics park

Development on the £30 million logistics park in Leicestershire is to start his summer and is expected to create nearly 1000 new jobs and provide a £48 million boost to the local economy.

https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/1000-jobs-could-created-huge-2529401

UK carmakers face twin concerns of global upheaval and Brexit

The British car industry is to go through a transitional period over the next few years as manufacturers decide where to invest in vehicle production amid global upheaval and the impact of Brexit.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/feb/11/uk-car-industry-twin-concerns-brexit-global-upheaval