Business News Round Up (08/03/19)
Buildings to be given new lease of life after £20m funding boost
A £20.4 million investment by the Scottish Government and COSLA for local regeneration projects, are to create more than 600 jobs.
24,000 jobs and £15bn: the other huge benefits Liverpool will get from HS2
The Northern Powerhouse Rail, a high-speed rail linking between Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds could support the creation of 24,000 jobs, 11,000 new homes and attract 3.6 addition visitors to the region each year.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/24000-jobs-15bn-huge-benefits-15939185
Women face barriers to starting business and get less access to finance than men, finds Government report
The Rose Review has stated that female business owners are less likely to scale up and have access to funding than male led firms, highlighting the need for greater transparency in funding given to women-run businesses.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/women-face-barriers-starting-business-14103521
Why is Manchester one of Europe’s fastest growing cities?
Manchester City Council has released a report confirming that Manchester’s economic growth is on par with top performing cities in Europe.