Business News Round Up (01/08/19)
International interest in building first opening bridge over the River Clyde
Three international engineering teams are in contention to build the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde, a £90.7 million infrastructure project funded by the Glasgow City Region City Deal to transform the Clyde waterfront.
Yorkshire social enterprise adds £31m to regional economy
The Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) has revealed they have boosted the regional economy by £31 million over the past 12 months, has completed a total of £7.08 million in loans, helping to create 175 new UK businesses.
https://newstartmag.co.uk/articles/yorkshire-social-enterprise-adds-31m-to-regional-economy/
Scottish Enterprise awards £2.9m R&D grant to M Squared
M Squared, a Glasgow based photonics and quantum technology company, has been awarded a £2.9 million Research and Development grant by Scottish Enterprise to help accelerate its research programme, creating 24 jobs and helping enhance the potential of Scotland’s quantum industry.
https://optics.org/news/10/7/49
Blueprint for ‘truly 24-hour’ Greater Manchester ready in 8 months
The Mayor of Greater Manchester has unveiled proposals to regenerate the city region’s hospitality sector, aiming to set up a 24 hour public transport network.