Business News Round Up (11/03/19)


UK offshore win to provide 30% of country’s energy by 2030 under new deal

The Offshore Wind Sector deal set up by the UK government to ensure 30% of the country’s electricity is generated from offshore wind farms by 2030 has been unveiled.

https://marketbusinessnews.com/uk-offshore-wind-to-provide-30-of-countrys-energy-by-2030-under-new-deal/198535/

UK property market ‘resilient’ as Brexit deadline nears

The real estate sector is proving resilient as property price growth remains strong in the 12 months to February 2019.

https://www.selectproperty.com/2019/03/uk-property-market-resilient-brexit-deadline-nears/

Scotland’s marine economy gets £5bn growth forecast

Research produced by the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) forecasts Scotland’s marine economy will be worth £5 billion by 2035 if it can develop wave and tidal energy, aquaculture and marine biotechnology.

https://www.energyvoice.com/otherenergy/194457/scotlands-marine-economy-forecasted-to-be-worth-5bn-by-2035/

UKFast strikes deal for huge Manchester site

UKFast has agreed a deal with Manchester City Council to acquire a 120,000 sq ft plot of land opposite to its headquarters in Manchester.

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northwest/ukfast-strikes-deal-for-huge-manchester-site