Business News Round Up (28/03/19)


UK retail sales tumble amid political uncertainty as consumers cautious

According to the Confederation of British Industry, retail sales volumes have fallen at the fastest pace year on year since 2017, as Brexit uncertainty continues.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/17532955.uk-retail-sales-tumble-amid-political-uncertainty-as-consumers-cautious/

Northern leaders warn region is facing digital divide

The North of England is to face a digital divide as a result of uncoordinated private investment in fibre networks, warn Northern leaders.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/northern-leaders-warn-region-facing-16037058

New report shows importance of UK to Scottish economy

Research conducted by the University of Strathclyde’s Fraser of Allander economic think tank has highlighted the importance of the UK economy to Scotland.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/new-report-shows-importance-of-uk-to-scottish-economy-john-mclellan-1-4897086

Manchester forecast to lead economic growth in the UK post Brexit

Manchester’s economic performance in the early months of 2019 indicate that it will pave the way for economic recovery post Brexit.

http://www.finsmes.com/2019/03/manchester-forecast-to-lead-economic-growth-in-the-uk-post-brexit.html