Business News Round Up (18/01/19)


Dumfries and Galloway regeneration plan costs run to millions

Regeneration projects aimed a revitalising Dumfries and Galloway would cost nearly £14 million.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-46906255

Regional office occupier markets enjoyed record breaking level of take-up in 2018

Analysis by CBRE show there was a record breaking rate of take-up within the regional office occupier markets outside of London and the south east in 2018, 6% higher than 2017 and 16% above the five year average.

https://workplaceinsight.net/regional-office-occupier-markets-enjoyed-record-breaking-take-up-in-2018/

Demand for credit cards and mortgages in UK falling fast, warns BofE

A Bank of England survey shows there will be a record drop in demand for credit cards and mortgages as Brexit continues. Levels are expected to plunge to the lowest levels since 2007.

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2019/jan/17/uk-demand-for-credit-cards-and-mortgages-falling-fast-warns-bofe

Cloud Technology Solutions expands with 12 graduates

Cloud Technology Solutions (CTS), a cloud technology specialist, is committed to attracting young talent into the tech sector by hiring twelve new graduates.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/cloud-technology-solutions-expands-12-15692112