Business News Round Up (12/11/18)


South of Scotland enterprise agency views canvassed

Scottish parliament is seeking views on the establishment of a new enterprise agency dedicated to the south of Scotland in hopes of boosting the region’s economy.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-46155858

Innovation districts such as KQ Liverpool can ‘accelerate UK productivity’

The UK Innovation Districts Group and Arup, a consulting and engineering firm, have released a study outline the importance of innovation districts to the UK’s economy.

https://lbndaily.co.uk/innovation-districts-kq-liverpool-can-accelerate-uk-productivity/

London-based technology start-up expands into Manchester

WonderBill, a bill management and switching service, is setting up a new base in Manchester as a hub for tech talent.

http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2032088-london-based-technology-start-up-expands-into-manchester

Insurance giant planning to take on 100 new staff

One of the UK’s leading insurance brokers, Bollington Wilson, is seeking to recruit 100 to the workforce as it finds a new location amid further growth.

http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2032093-insurance-giant-planning-to-take-on-100-new-staff