Business News Round Up (20/12/18)


Scotland’s economy grows by 0.3%

Scottish government data shows that Scotland’s economic growth from July to September slowed to just half the rate of the UK as a whole.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-46619412

UK to slip down to global economic league table, analysts predict

The UK could fall in the rankings of the global economic league table, with India and France set to overtake Britain in 2019.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/uk-slip-down-global-economic-15572244

North west employment reaches record high

Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal employment levels in the North West remain at 75.3%, a record high.

https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/124805/north-west-employment-reaches-record-high

What developments lies in store for the tech sector in 2019

Industry analysts praised the robust sector and predict that the pace of innovation will continue to accelerate in 2019.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/what-developments-lies-store-tech-15572421