Business News Round Up (16/14/19)


Report calls for change in Scottish local government funding

Unison Scotland have called for changes in funding for local government, recommending that unions should explore new taxes and levies to support inclusive growth.

https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/report-calls-for-change-in-scottish-local-government-funding

UK architectural firm claims global sustainability first

Bennetts Associates are the first architecture practice in the world to achieve sustainability and bring it to the mainstream. Since 2016 Bennetts Associates has committed to 20 sustainability targets for 2022.

https://workplaceinsight.net/uk-architectural-firm-claims-global-sustainability-first/

New client wins spur growth for Cheshire digital agency

First Internet, a Cheshire based digital agency, is set to reach £1 million in turnover after several new business wins, with an increase of 60% in profits projected for the next financial year.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/new-client-wins-spur-growth-16130938

March record as 1m through Edinburgh Airport’s gates

Edinburgh Airport has reported 1 million people passed through its gates for the first time in March, up 14% from the previous year.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/17571638.march-record-as-1m-through-edinburgh-airports-gates/