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.
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.
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