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.

https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/plan-moves-forward-for-renfrewshire-innovation-district

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.

https://www.businessleader.co.uk/university-of-salford-contributes-319m-to-the-manchester-economy-report-shows/60474/

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/