Business News Round Up (1/11/18)
Scotland’s cities can unlock £1bn circular economy boon, says report
Key regions in Scotland have the potential to unlock up to £1 billion for the economy by transforming waste processes.
https://www.edie.net/news/5/Scotland-s-cities-can-unlock–1bn-circular-economy-boon–says-report/
£3 million to boost digital skills in Manchester
The government is set to invest £3 million to support and strengthen digital skills in Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/3-million-to-boost-digital-skills-in-manchester
Scottish GDP growth larger than UK, figures confirm
Official statistics confirm Scottish GDP is growing at a faster pace than the UK as a whole, despite the uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news/scotland/scottish-gdp-growth-larger-than-uk-figures-confirm/
Greater Manchester business mentoring pilot scheme gets national roll-out
A new mentoring scheme is expanding across Greater Manchester which pairs senior figures from successful UK companies with ambitious SME entrepreneurs.