Business News Round Up (29/01/19)


Glasgow Chamber of Commerce appoints nine new directors

At its annual general meeting, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has unveiled nine new directors to its council from across the city’s business community.

https://www.insider.co.uk/appointments/glasgow-chamber-commerce-appoints-nine-13920853

Community apprenticeships to change lives in Cumbria

The North West Nuclear Community Apprenticeship Programme, funded by Sellafield Ltd, aims to boost employment opportunities for local people, address skill shortages within the area and help drive economic growth.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/community-apprenticeships-to-change-lives-in-cumbria

TSB pledges new support for Scottish SME firms

TSB is targeting Scotland’s productivity gap after announcing a new SME Lending Pledge to provide greater support for small firms facing financial crisis.

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/business/business-news/817478/tsb-pledges-new-support-for-scottish-sme-firms/

Software providers Langdon Systems expands to help businesses tackle customs post-Brexit

Langdon Systems, duty management system provider, is expanding its software and consultancy services to help businesses navigate Brexit.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/software-provider-langdon-systems-expands-15745238