Business News Round Up (13/06/19)
SME health check slumps to lowest in five years
The latest CYBG SME Health Check Index for Scotland has revealed that investment by Scottish SMEs has fallen 7.9 points to its lowest in five years, driven by lower borrowing and an increase in businesses operating below capacity.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/sme-health-check-slumps-lowest-16509258
Government backs Greater Manchester’s accelerated plans for carbon neutral living by 2038
Plans to turn Greater Manchester into the UK’s leading green and digital centre have been backed by the Government in the city region’s new Local Industrial Strategy.
Government welcomes ‘fantastic’ growth in key economic sectors
Latest figures published by the Scottish Government reveal that Scotland’s energy, tourism, food and drink, and creative industries experienced a rise in Gross Value Added between 2016 and 2017.
Tech sector now employs 2.1m people across UK – overtaking hospitality and construction
According to new figures released by Tech Nation, the UK tech sector now employs 2.1 million people, highlighting how the demand for tech skills continues to evolve and growth over time across the UK.