After a bumper FDI year, the city of Belfast was out in force at this year’s Mipim real estate conference in Cannes. Cathy Mullan went along to see what the Northern Irish capital was doing to put itself on the map.
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The depreciation of sterling has made UK real estate very attractive to foreign investors. Courtney Fingar reports.
Birmingham’s development journey begins
The West Midlands is gearing up for a new industrial revolution as the labour market picks up and the HS2 rail project gathers steam. Jacopo Dettoni reports.
Germany and UK leaders fret over potential Opel job cuts
The potential takeover of Opel by France's Groupe PSA could have major ramifications for car manufacturing plants in Germany and the UK.
French cities eye potential Brexit spoils
More than six months after the Brexit referendum, the precise conditions under which the UK will leave the EU remain unknown. This has not deterred France from going after new business opportunities, however, and investment agencies around the country are working on plans to attract more UK-based companies. Cecile Sourbes reports.
Australia’s UK FDI still rising
Five-year growth trend immune to Brexit referendum.
JLL predicts year of uncertainty and rising inflation
Real estate investment manager JLL has released its 2017 UK Property Predictions report, which forecasts that markets will continue to be dominated by Brexit speculation over the course of the year
Tech firms call for clarity on Brexit
Tech investors in the UK are demanding more clarity from the government on immigration law, saying uncertainty in the face of Brexit is jeopardising the country’s pre-eminence.
Heathrow expansion: a boon for investment
Heathrow’s expansion means more investment. Increased airport capacity is essential for the UK’s prosperity and competitive advantage, especially as global air trade and travel continue to rise.
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