Business News Round Up (19/07/19)


Scottish income tax £941m short of forecast

New figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reveals the Scottish Government raised £941 million less than anticipated in the first year of newly devolved tax powers.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-49032245

Lack of small industrial space ‘threatens to choke Powerhouse SME growth’

A shortage of available small industrial spaces in the North West region is threatening to stall the growth of small businesses, according to developer and property management firm Network Space.

http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/2045214-lack-of-small-industrial-space-threatens-to-choke-powerhouse-sme-growth

Scottish rural businesses upbeat

A recent survey shows nearly three quarters of rural businesses in Scotland rated their operating environment has favourable conditions last year despite uncertainty surround Brexit.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/17780524.scottish-rural-businesses-upbeat/

Innovation Birmingham’s expansion plans revealed

Bruntwood SciTech has released details of the planned expansion of its Innovation Birmingham campus, in which a 120,000 square foot development is to be built.

http://www.thebusinessdesk.com/westmidlands/news/2031978-innovation-birminghams-expansion-plans-revealed