Business News Round Up (12/09/19)
Savills: Investment in Scottish real estate to reach record high
Latest research by international property advisor Savills has revealed that Scotland attracted £575 million of international capital in the first half of 2019, accounting for 49% of all investment and representing the largest share of inward capital since 2016.
New research finds maritime sector makes colossal £46.1bn contribution to UK economy
A report commissioned by Maritime UK in partnership with the Centre for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) has revealed the UK maritime sector contributes £46.1 billion annually to the economy and facilitates 95% of all UK trade, highlighting the importance to the British economy.
Social investments benefit more than one million Scots this year
Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has benefited more than one million Scots, both directly and indirectly, in the past year, according to their latest annual Social Impact Report. Since 2016, more than 2.1 million people have benefited from their services, underlining the continued growth in demand for social investment from Scotland’s social enterprises, charities and community organisations.
Improving people’s skills will revitalise UK high streets – report
Centre for Cities thinktank has claimed tactics such as lowering business rates and investing money to create attractive city centres are unlikely to help struggling high streets as people do not have money to spend. The report states the government should help towns and cities improve skill levels among the workforce to attract business and generate well-paid jobs.