Business News Round Up (28/02/19)
Scotland moves forward with national investment bank
The Scottish Government have published legislation to support the establishment of a national investment bank aimed at supporting key infrastructure projects.
UK needs national skills policy to address productivity failures
Manchester Metropolitan University and the CIPD have called for the UK to develop a national skills policy to address its productivity problems.
https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/uk-needs-national-skills-policy-to-address-productivity-failures/
CSIC gains £11m funding boost to support ‘innovation revolution’ in Scottish construction sector
The Construction Scotland Innovation Centre has received £11 million in core funding to support innovation, improved productivity and growth within the construction sector. The funding is expected to support to creation of more than 1,800 new jobs.
Manchester law firm announces Northern Powerhouse Partnership
FS Legal have become a member of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership Programme. The scheme is aims to bring connectivity and transport, skills, science and innovation, quality of life and culture, and devolution to the North.