Business News Round Up (04/03/19)


New £50 town centres fund could support high street homes

The Town Centre Fund has been launched by the Scottish Government to support councils diversify high streets.

https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/article/new-50m-town-centres-fund-could-support-high-street-homes

Manufacturing exports fall behind domestic orders, study suggests

Research by Make UK and BDO has found, for the first time since 2016, exports have fallen behind domestic orders for manufacturing amid Brexit unceertainty.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/manufacturing-exports-fall-behind-domestic-15916217

South of Scotland enterprise agency endorsed by MSPs

Plans to create a south of Scotland enterprise agency have won the backing of MSPs.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-47415437

FinTech North launches collaboration with Scottish counterpart

FinTech North and FinTech Scotland are set to collaborate on a number of initiatives throughout 2019.

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/fintech-north-launches-collaboration-with-scottish-counterpart-1-9626821