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.
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.