Business News Round Up (21/03/19)

Scotland’s economic growth expected to falter this year due to Brexit

Projections suggest Scotland’s economy will see a contraction in 2019 as a result of increased strain on business investment due to Brexit.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/scotland-s-economic-growth-expected-to-falter-this-year-due-to-brexit-1-4893131

Manchester set for further housing and infrastructure growth

Manchester is set for housing, infrastructure and economic growth as a result of the region’s growing population.

https://www.buyassociation.co.uk/2019/03/21/manchester-set-for-further-housing-and-infrastructure-growth/

Manufacturing activity continues to weaken

CBI Industrial Trends Survey has found manufacturing output growth is at its weakest since May 2018.

http://aboutmanchester.co.uk/manufacturing-activity-continues-to-weaken/

Greater Manchester dominates Northern Tech 100

According to GP Bullhound, Greater Manchester is home to more than a quarter of the UK’s fastest growing tech companies.

https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northwest/greater-manchester-dominates-northern-tech-100