Business News Round Up (11/12/18)

Scottish economy ‘on track to grow at fastest rate since 2014’

The Fraser of Allander Institute reports the Scottish economy is on track to grow at its fastest rate since 2014, however a tumultuous Brexit deal remains the biggest threat to this.

https://www.insider.co.uk/news/scottish-economy-fraser-of-allander-13716802

North East to come bottom of growth tables over next three years, report shows

EY’s UK Regional Economic Forecast shows the North East is set to have the UK’s lowest levels of growth, with employment growth slowing as a result of reliance on the manufacturing sector.

https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/business/business-news/north-east-come-bottom-growth-15532055

Businessman plans Scottish stock exchange

Plans for a Scottish stock exchange are underway following partnership agreement with a major European stock market operator.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-46515923

Crypto entrepreneur starts with £1,000 and grows to £840k

Greater Manchester based crypto-mining manufacturer, Easy Crypto Hunter, is on track to reach £1 million turnover in its first year of trading.

https://www.businesscloud.co.uk/news/crypto-entrepreneur-grows-business-to-840k-in-first-year