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.
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.