Business News Round Up (15/02/19)


Brexit puts £44bn worth of business per day at risk

RBS has warned that Brexit puts its ability to clear daily cross-border payments under threat

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/rbs-brexit-no-deal-risk-cross-border-payments-royal-bank-scotland-government-sale-share-price-a8780421.html

Iconic venue Manchester Central set to boost economy by £100m in 2019

Manchester Central is set to contribute more than £100 million to the regional economy in 2019. The Exhibitions and Conference Centre recorded a 31% growth in the sector in 2018.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/iconic-venue-manchester-central-set-15834749

Marina works give green light as Stornoway Harbour granted £3.5m for HIE

Stornoway Harbour has received £3.5 million in funding from the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) as part of a £66 million revamp to the harbour.

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/islands/western-isles/1677912/marina-works-given-green-light-as-stornoway-harbour-granted-3-5million-from-hie/

£150,000 funding for UK’s biggest CCS research study

The Scottish Funding Council (SFC), Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise have each invested £50,000 to Scottish Carbon Capture and Storage to help tackle climate change through the capture and storage of carbon dioxide.

https://www.gasworld.com/funding-for-uks-ccs-research-study-/2016630.article