Culture and Covid loom large for Edinburgh
Edinburgh embraces the arts in a way few others cities can match, and reaps the tourism dividends as a reward. However, the Covid-19 lockdowns have left a large hole in its revenues.
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Will Biden punish Britain for Brexit?
Joe Biden's Irish ancestry and opposition to Brexit means many in the UK are looking on nervously given that a trade deal with the US is yet to be agreed.
Assessing the impact of Brexit on financial services
Financial services is a key sector for the UK economy, and a big driver of FDI into the country. Investment Monitor assesses what impact the December 2020 Brexit deal is likely to have on the industry.
What the Brexit deal means for manufacturing
The widespread opinion among manufacturers was that any deal would be better than a no-deal Brexit. However, now that the trade deal has been secured, the negotiations are far from over.
What does the Brexit trade deal mean for investors?
In December the UK and EU agreed a Brexit trade deal. Investment Monitor summarises the deal and how it may impact investors.
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UK logistics sector faces Brexit chaos
As 31st December approaches, the UK’s logistics sector is one of the many in the country expected to face challenges within the still unknown Brexit trade scenario.
Top five trends in FDI to look out for in 2021
Foreign direct investment has been hard hit in 2020, with levels plummeting by 40–50%. Investment Monitor has identified five key trends to keep an eye on in 2021.
Swansea taps local resources for economic renewal
Swansea has a number of eye-catching initiatives, from city centre regeneration to investment in cutting-edge technologies, that it hopes will revive its economy.
Sheffield’s steely past and advanced future
Brought to its knees in the 1980s, Sheffield’s resurgence has shone brightest over the past decade thanks to advanced manufacturing and tech.
Birmingham sends out a digital investment message
Facing the headwinds of Covid-19 and Brexit, Birmingham and the West Midlands are looking beyond their manufacturing past and focusing on investment in physical and digital connectivity.
Bristol invests in a more inclusive future
As one of the UK's core cities, Bristol has enjoyed much prosperity over the past two centuries, but the Covid-19 pandemic has instigated changes that it is hoped will lead to any future success being more inclusive and sustainable.
What impact will the Office of Investment have on UK FDI?
The UK’s Department for International Trade has announced a new office dedicated to strengthening the country's FDI offering, but with details about the office lacking, how effective is it likely to be?
Will the UK investment bill impede investors?
New legislation in the UK attempts to balance restrictions on foreign investment with a post-Brexit UK that welcomes global investors.
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