Business News Round Up (25/07/19)

SSE Renewables Offshore Wind Farm to generate £2.4bn for the UK economy

Data compiled by SSE Renewables claims the Moray Firth based Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm will generate £2.4 billion of value to the UK economy over its 25 year lifespan.

https://irishtechnews.ie/sse-renewables-offshore-windfarm-to-generate-2-4bn-for-the-uk-economy/

£8 million funding to fill vital skills gaps in Greater Manchester

The creation of an £8 million Investment Pot for Skills is being proposed in Greater Manchester to fill skills gaps and drive productivity. The investment will support four sectors: health and care innovation, advanced materials in manufacturing, digital creative and media city, and clean growth.

https://aboutmanchester.co.uk/8million-funding-to-fill-vital-skills-gaps-in-greater-manchester/

Report reveals confidence in Scots rural businesses

A report by the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise has revealed three quarters of rural Scottish businesses reported good operating environments, despite issues such as staff recruitment and retention issues, poor digital connectivity and uncertainty surrounding Brexit.

https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/17792584.report-reveals-confidence-scots-rural-businesses/

Northern Powerhouse celebrates five years of investment

Since its launch in 2014, the Northern Powerhouse has invested £13 billion into transport and 287,000 jobs have been created, and the economy in the North of England has expanded by £10 billion.

https://www.buyassociation.co.uk/2019/07/24/northern-powerhouse-celebrates-five-years-of-investment/