Business News Round Up (29/11/18)
‘Radical’ plans to reconnect and rejuvenate Glasgow unveiled
The Glasgow Connectivity Commission has revealed plans to reconnect outlying areas of Glasgow and transform pedestrian areas in the city centre.
Report calls on government to prioritise infrastructure investment and narrow north-south divide
A new report, Investing in the Future, published by Metro Dynamics has highlighted government investment is needed in regional infrastructure to support economic growth and help lessen the north-south divide.
Walker Precision Engineering secures second BGF investment
BGF have invested a further £2.75 million in Walker Precision Engineering as it seeks expansion in the UK and Europe. This comes after a £4 million investment in January.
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Salford firm Thermatic help to plug engineering gap
The Academy, created by Thermatic, has invested in new training facilities to accommodate for a shortfall in the number of engineers and improve opportunities for young people.