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.
£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/