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.

https://www.freepressseries.co.uk/news/national/17396099.scottish-retail-sales-ended-2018-ahead-of-uk-figures-show/

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.

https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/national/17394243.glasgow-airport-contributes-144bn-to-scottish-economy-study-suggests/

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