Business News Round Up (07/03/19)


Rural enterprise would offer £4.5bn boost

An enterprise university for Scotland’s rural sector could boost the economy £4.5 billion, according to a new report.

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/scotland-business/1693463/rural-enterprise-would-offer-4-5bn-boost/

Small firms to get £1.9m apprenticeship boost

Small businesses across Greater Manchester are to receive £1.9 million to boost apprenticeship opportunities.

https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/17480428.small-firms-to-get-19m-apprenticeship-boost/

Scotland set for multi-billion pound economic boost under new seal for offshore wind farms

Plans to dramatically increase the number of offshore wind farms around the UK coastline are set to boost Scotland’s economy.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17481601.scotland-set-for-multi-billion-pound-economic-boost-under-new-deal-for-offshore-windfarms/

Lanarkshire software analyst Edge Testing announces opening of its fourth UK office in Manchester

Independent software testing company, Edge Testing is set to open its fourth office in Manchester.

https://www.insider.co.uk/news/lanarkshire-software-analyst-edge-testing-14095307