Business News Round Up
Transport Systems Scotland opens for business in Scotland
Scotland’s transport sector is to benefit from greater access to funding for innovation projects following the opening of Transport Systems Catapult’s dedicated Scottish base.
Budget to offer business rates relief for small shops
The Chancellor is set to cut business rates bills by a third for high street shops in an attempt to halt the monopoly of online retailers.
Demand for IT staff jumps by a quarter in Scotland
Research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies shows the demand for professional IT staff has risen 16% while vacancies were up by 24%, compared to the previous year.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/it-jobs-scotland-recruitment-survey-13499180
Scottish construction firms warned to keep focusing on cash flow
Turnover growth has slowed and profits are shrinking in the Scottish construction sector compared to firm in the rest of the UK.