Business News Round Up (12/04/19)

Scots’ savings fall by 60 per cent in a decade

Figures released by the Scottish Government show household savings have collapsed by approximately 60% since 2010.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/scots-savings-fall-by-60-per-cent-in-a-decade-1-4905992

University of Liverpool consults on £1bn masterplan

The University of Liverpool is seeking feedback for their proposals for new-builds and redevelopment projects for the campus. The plan includes a Digital Innovation Facility and a £21 million Arts & Humanities Centre.

https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/news/university-of-liverpool-consults-on-1bn-masterplan/

Extreme weather ‘cost Scottish farmers £161m’

WWF Scotland found farmers lost up to £161 million last year due to extreme weather conditions, resulting in a 5% decrease in total agricultural output compared to the previous year.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-47893760

FinTech North returns to Manchester

FinTech North is returning to Manchester to discuss the national and regional economy, the future of payments, how the lending marketing has been revolutionised, and the impact of open banking.

https://businessmanchester.co.uk/2019/04/11/fintech-north-returns-to-manchester/