Business News Round Up (15/03/19)


Total investment for Borderlands reaches up to £447 million

Communities in the South of Scotland and North of England are to benefit from up to £447 million investment to encourage economic growth.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/total-investment-for-borderlands-reaches-up-to-447-million

ID Manchester sets out bold ambition to be the innovation capital of Europe

The University of Manchester has presented a unique opportunity to become a partner in delivering a new world-class innovation district in Manchester, the £1.5 billion ID Manchester.

https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/id-manchester-sets-out-bold-ambition-to-be-the-innovation-capital-of-europe/

Value of whisky exports rises 7.8% as Scotland’s food and Drink abroad bring in record £6.3 billion

Sales of whisky accounted for three quarters of total food and drink exports in Scotland last year as sales increase £338 million.

https://www.insider.co.uk/news/value-whisky-exports-rises-78-14134882

Eric Wright Group sets its sights on £100m property portfolio

The Eric Wright Group (EWG), property and construction company, has set out a five year plan to expand the property portfolio to £100 million.

https://businesslancashire.co.uk/2019/03/15/eric-wright-group-sets-its-sights-on-100m-property-portfolio/