Business News Round Up (01/03/19)


UK immigration plan ‘would reduce number of Scottish workers’

Experts have warned the Brexit immigration policy could shrink Scotland’s workforce and jeopardise tax revenue.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17466201.uk-immigration-plan-would-reduce-number-of-scottish-workers/

Scottish Power announces £2bn renewables investment

Scottish Power have announced it will invest up to £2 billion in renewable energy, following the sales of its thermal energy plants.

https://www.powerengineeringint.com/articles/2019/03/scottish-power-announces-2-billion-renewables-investment.html

Manchester Tower will ‘increase connectivity’ between city’s neighbourhoods

Plans for a 31 storey  tower in Manchester is set to bring increased connectivity between the New Cross, Northern Quarter and NOMA neighbourhoods.

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northwest/manchester-tower-will-increase-connectivity-between-citys-neighbourhoods

BGF invests £3.5m in Manchester fintech

Fintech company Planxis has secured a £3.5 million minority equity investment from BFG, with plans to expand its global customer base, support recruitment and increase product development.

https://www.businesscloud.co.uk/news/bgf-invests-35m-in-manchester-fintech