Business News Round Up (11/04/19)
Scottish and UK governments to host joint summit on offshore wind power
It has been announced that a joint summit on offshore wind power and how UK companies can benefit from it will be hosted by Scottish and UK Governments.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/scottish-uk-governments-host-joint-14280844
Competitiveness programme for UK automotive industry gets green light
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced an initiative to boost productivity and competitiveness for UK automotive manufacturers.
https://www.pesmedia.com/competitiveness-programme-uk-automotive-industry/
Glasgow and Edinburgh named among top UK tech destinations
The Tech Cities report from CBRE has named Glasgow and Edinburgh as leading British tech destinations, behind Manchester.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/glasgow-edinburgh-named-among-top-14280586
US tech consultancy plans to employ ‘over 200 staff’ in Manchester
Slalom, a US based tech consultancy is opening an office in Manchester to expand growth in the UK and aims to employ over 200 people by 2025.