Business News Round Up (03/05/19)


Textiles centre stitches together a tourism strategy

The South of Scotland Economic Partnership has invested £60,000 to restore historic buildings in the centre of Hawick in an attempt to attract more tourists.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/textiles-centre-stitches-together-a-tourism-strategy-qxmk75w2g

Brexit pain hitting jobs in construction sector

Britain’s construction sector has been constrained as Brexit woes continue to delay building projects and impact staff recruitment.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/brexit-pain-hitting-jobs-construction-16213508

£17m for Scottish social enterprises

Social enterprises in Scotland are set to receive a £17 million funding boost, aimed to deliver community projects, create jobs and protect the environment.

http://thirdforcenews.org.uk/tfn-news/17m-for-scottish-social-enterprises

The Blackmore Group opens Dubai office

The Blackmore Group, Manchester based real estate investment agency, has opened a Dubai office ahead of plans to launch in Japan and Hong Kong later this year.

https://businessmanchester.co.uk/2019/05/02/the-blackmore-group-opens-dubai-office/