Domestic tourists spent £400m more in visits to Scotland in 2015 compared to the previous year, according to figures released on 20 May. There was a 14% increase in domestic tourism expenditure in Scotland in 2015, and although overseas visitors dipped by 4%, visitor spend was at its highest level for more than a decade. […]
A new contract worth around £1.1bn has been awarded to UK industry to supply rotary wing training to the Armed Forces. As announced by Babcock International Group to the stock exchange this morning, it brings the value of Ministry of Defence (MOD) contracts with Ascent Flight Training to £2.8bn. Their work delivering the four core […]
In a speech delivered at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, the Economic Secretary highlighted the important role that financial services in the North West play in rebalancing the economy. The North West has a fantastic and growing reputation for financial services. It hosts a booming cluster of financial, accounting, legal and management consulting firms with […]
Commenting on the retail sales figures for April 2016, published on 19 May by the ONS, David Kern, BCC Chief Economist, said: “After the disappointing decline in March, the strong retail sales recovery in April supports our view that in spite of major headwinds the UK economy continues to grow, albeit at a slowing pace. “However, […]
Businesses and agencies are to travel to Japan to present world-leading UK technologies to Asia’s biggest gathering of automotive engineers. The best of British automotive innovation will be showcased at this month’s Japanese Society of Automotive Engineers 2016 Annual Congress in Pacifico, Yokohama. A UK delegation of 20 businesses and funding agencies including Innovate UK, the Advanced Propulsion […]
Innovate UK is seeking applications for funding from business-university partnerships with plans to improve competitiveness and productivity by employing a recent graduate with relevant expertise. The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme is a three-way partnership between a business, an academic institution and a recent graduate. The academic institution employs the graduate, who works at the […]
Beef farming and Devon’s beef industry could be under threat if the UK left the EU, according to Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss. Ninety-three per cent of all our beef exports went to the EU in 2015 and so beef farmers could lose millions of pounds of business if they lost access to the vital EU […]
Claims submitted during the penalty period after the 16 May deadline will incur a 1% penalty for each working day they are late so getting them in quickly is important. Farmers can still make certain amendments until midnight 31 May without being penalised. Some changes can still be made after this date but may be […]
Organisations can apply for a share of £475,000 in funding for innovative technology solutions to healthcare challenges in Northern Ireland. The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety of Northern Ireland is seeking business innovations that improve the way medicines are prescribed. It is to invest up to £475,000 in SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) contracts […]
The Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) National Conference returns in 2016. A Manufacturing Future for Scotland at the Westerwood Hotel on 7 & 8 September will bring together the ‘who’s who’ in manufacturing to help shape the vision for the future of the sector. Sponsored by Bank of Scotland, the event is designed to inspire, […]
