Business News Round Up (07/12/18)
Glasgow ‘set to lead economic growth in Scotland’
According to the EY Scottish ITEM Club 2019 Forecast, Glasgow is expected to lead Scottish growth with 2.6% GVA growth, while the Scottish average will reach 1.3% per year until 2021.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/scottish-economic-growth-figures-glasgow-13698488
£20 million to boost creative industries across England
A Creative Industries initiative worth £20 million is underway across England to attract more diverse talent, invest in creative businesses and provide funding for the games sector.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/20-million-to-boost-creative-industries-across-england
Scottish Government pledges £2m to Scottish Chambers of Commerce on exports
The Scottish Government is to provide £2 million over the next three years to support SMEs and businesses looking to export for the first time.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/scottish-chambers-commerce-nicola-sturgeon-13698508
Councils set to share a £40m cash boost after Manchester Airport Group’s profits boom again
Ten councils in the Greater Manchester area are to receive a share of more than £40 million from Manchester Airport’s profit as two thirds of Manchester Airport Group is owned by local authorities.