Business News Round Up (16/05/19)


Edinburgh ranked one of the most talented cities in the world

New research has seen Edinburgh ranked as one of the most talent rich cities in the world, and second in the UK after London, as a result of its world-class universities and highly educated workforce.

https://www.thenational.scot/news/17642249.edinburgh-ranked-one-of-most-talented-countries-in-world/

Greater Manchester asks businesses for views on Clean Air Zone

Businesses, traders and road transport companies in Greater Manchester are being asked for their views on a 500 mile Clean Air Zone to tackle air pollution.

https://airqualitynews.com/2019/05/15/greater-manchester-asks-businesses-for-views-on-clean-air-zone/

Peel Ports unveils vision for 1,700 jobs in Ayrshire

Peel Ports has unveiled plans to transform the Hunterson industrial  complex which is estimated to boost the Scottish economy by more than £140 million and create more than 1,700 jobs.

https://www.scotsman.com/business/peel-ports-unveils-vision-for-1-700-jobs-in-ayrshire-1-4927980

HS2 Ltd opens new office in Manchester

The company behind the HS2 high speed rail link has opened an office in Manchester as work steps up to extend HS2 to both Leeds and Manchester.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hs2-ltd-opens-new-office-in-manchester