Business News Round Up (21/02/19)
Construction sector to suffer from under-resourced planning, warns RTPI Scotland
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Scotland have warned that under resourced planning systems are putting large scale infrastructure projects and construction-led economic growth at risk.
Property investment in North-west tops highest level in over a decade
The latest UK Investment Transactions report from Lambert Smith Hampton revealed that investment in the North West of England totalled £3.17 billion, the highest level since 2007.
Tour operator says world visitors to Scotland grew by 167% last year
The international appeal of TV shows and movies filmed in Scotland has led to an increase in visitors to Scotland from around the world. AC Group has recorded a 167% increase in visitors to Scotland, with the UK as a whole increasing 41%.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/tour-operator-says-world-visitors-14028631
Manchester set for ‘huge amount of pent up investment’ analysts say
Experts in Manchester’s economic development believe that the city could be on the brink of a significant increase in new investment in 2019, particularly after the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.
https://www.selectproperty.com/2019/02/manchester-set-huge-amount-pent-investment-says-analysts/