Business News Round Up (20/05/19)
Lloyds to create 500 jobs at new tech hub in Edinburgh
Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans to create 500 high-skilled jobs at a new digital tech hub in Edinburgh over the next 18 months, as part of an investment programme worth £3 billion.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-48214339
Record year for MIDAS
MIDAS, Greater Manchester based inward investment agency, experienced a record year in 2018 – supporting the creation on 4,380 jobs across the city region.
https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northwest/record-year-for-midas
Confidence high among Scottish self-employed workers
A new report has found more than half (54%) of Scottish self-employed workers are confident they will take on more work in 2019 despite political uncertainty.
https://www.mortgageintroducer.com/confidence-high-among-scottish-self-employed-workers/
Multitude Media expands North with Manchester move
London based entertainment PR agency, Multitude Media, is set to launch Multitude Media North following a period of significant growth.