Business News Round Up (22/10/18)
India leads UK’s Scotch whisky exports boom
Scotch whisky exports increased 10.8% in the first half of 2018 as a result of a surge in demand from India. Exports to India increased by 44.4%.
85% of big firms say climate change poses risk to business – WWF Scotland
A WWF Scotland survey reveals that larger companies in Scotland believe climate change poses a threat to the future of their business.
Skyscanner architect invest in ad-free social media firm based in Edinburgh
Co-founder of Skyscanner has invested in an equity stake in Kindaba, a subscription based social media platform, to scale the user base and establish its name in the social media market.
Rail regeneration specialist lined up to work on Toton HS2 hub
LCR, the company behind the King’s Cross and Stratford City regeneration projects, is in talks to work with Nottinghamshire County Council on the East Midlands High Speed 2 rail hub, including new infrastructure, homes and thousands of jobs before 2033.