Business News Round Up (11/07/19)


Enterprise zones ‘failed to deliver’ jobs boost in England

Research by think tank Centre for Cities has found the government policy to improve economic growth and create new jobs through enterprise zones has failed to deliver.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-48856440

Deposit return scheme in Scotland could reap rewards in emission reductions

A report produced by the Scottish Government has proposed a new deposit return scheme could reduce carbon emissions in Scotland,.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/deposit-return-scheme-in-scotland-could-reap-rewards-in-emission-reductions-1-4962386

Enterprising students secure funding to set up their own businesses

Students and graduates from the University of Chester have secured start-up funding to set up their own businesses as part of the university’s venture programme.

http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2044763-enterprising-students-secure-funding-to-set-up-their-own-businesses

1500 firms in Scotland now pay Living Wage to ‘treat workers fairly’

The number of Living Wage accredited employers in Scotland has increased as Johnstons of Elgin, a supplier of woollen and cashmere garments, becomes the 15,000th business in Scotland to commit to paying its employees the real Living Wage.

https://www.thenational.scot/news/17762259.1500-firms-scotland-now-pay-living-wage-39-treat-workers-fairly-39/