Business News Round Up (22/02/19)
Plan moves forward for Renfrewshire innovation district
A new innovation district near Glasgow Airport has been approved and will see the construction of new roads, bridges and pedestrian routes around the airport.
University of Salford contributes £319m to the Manchester economy report shows
Salford Untold: Our City, Our Region, Your University has revealed that the University of Salford contributes £319 million to the economy, with more than 5,700 jobs in the region dependant on the University and its students.
Scottish Budget gains parliamentary approval
The Scottish Government’s budget plan which aims to provide more than £825 million of investment in the housing sector has been approved by the Scottish Government.
https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/article/scottish-budget-gains-parliamentary-approval
More than 3,500 new businesses started up on Bolton last year
A new study by UK Company Formation has revealed that 3,536 new businesses were started up in Bolton in 2018.
https://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/17437195.3536-new-businesses-began-in-bolton-last-year/