Business News Round Up (12/07/19)
£65 million investment in Moray economy
The Scottish and UK governments will invest £65 million for the Moray Growth Deal to support projects that focus on employability and skills programmes, manufacturing innovation, tourism, regeneration and vital improvements to digital connectivity
https://www.gov.scot/news/gbp-65-million-investment-in-moray-economy/
Council to consult on growing the economy to £15bn
Cheshire East Council is to consult with representatives from the private sector on its draft economic strategy, which includes plans to improve the quality of the local area and grow the local economy to £15 billion.
Regional productivity gaps at near record high
New research published by the Resolution Foundation found that the UK is one of the most unequal countries in the OECD when it comes to the relative economic performance of its regions and nations.
https://workplaceinsight.net/regional-productivity-gaps-at-near-record-high/
Universities to receive ‘record high’ boost of £91m in funding for research
Annual budget allocations for university-led research as Universities Minister Chris Skidmore announced a £2.2 billion budget to support research funding for English universities, a £91 million increase.
https://theboar.org/2019/07/universities-record-high-funding/