Business News Round Up (20/06/19)

Manufacturing helps Scottish growth accelerate

The Scottish economy expanded 0.5% between January and March despite Brexit uncertainty, representing the ninth consecutive quarter of growth. Growth was largely driven by a 1.8% rise in the manufacturing sector.

https://www.ft.com/content/fbaf0124-9270-11e9-aea1-2b1d33ac3271

Manchester announces vision for driving bio-based manufacturing in the UK

A new Future Biomanufacturing Research Hub, based at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB), has been backed by £10 million in government investment to develop a facility to transform the manufacturing process.

https://www.britishplastics.co.uk/News/manchester-announces-vision-for-driving-bio-based-manufactur/

Edinburgh tops UK cities with most promising growth prospects

New analysis has revealed which of the UK’s largest cities are best positioned for rapid economic growth. According to the report, Edinburgh shows the most promising growth prospects, followed by Cambridge and Manchester.

https://www.consultancy.uk/news/21639/edinburgh-tops-uk-cities-with-most-promising-growth-prospects

WeWork officially launches third location in Manchester

WeWork, a global community company offering shared work spaces, has opened its third location in Manchester.

https://aboutmanchester.co.uk/wework-officially-launches-third-location-in-manchester/