Business News Round Up (31/01/19)
Scottish retail sales ended 2018 ahead of UK, figures show
Statistics from the Scottish Government show retail sales increased at a greater rate than the rest of the UK in the fourth quarter.
City house price growth drops to 2.7%
Data released by Zoopla has shown that house prices in cities across the UK were in steady decline throughout 2018, settling at +2.7% in comparison to 2017.
https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/property/city-house-price-growth-drops-to-27.html
Glasgow Airport contributes £1.44bn to Scottish economy, study suggests
According to York Aviation’s economic impact study, the airport generates £1.44 billion annually and supports 30,000 in jobs in Scotland.
LCR establishes Manchester base
Property developer LCR has established a permanent base in Manchester to support its work on the £850 million Mayfield regeneration project.
https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northwest/lcr-establishes-manchester-base