INVITATIONS have gone out to 600 business people in Harrogate and York to hear Jeremy Peat give his final economic seminar before his retirement as the Royal Bank of Scotland's chief economist.

The event takes place at The Merchant Taylors Hall in Aldwark, York, on March 3, but if members of the public want to attend they must first register for the few places left by phoning Karen Hargreave on 01904 693132 or emailing her at karen.hargreave@rbs.co.uk

Mr Peat, who retires after 12 years in his role as a top economic guru on his 60th birthday at the end of next month, will look at the economic outlook for 2005 and beyond.

Updated: 10:27 Monday, February 21, 2005