Business News Round Up (26/11/18)


Aberdeen seeing signs of economic growth, property monitor finds

Tentative signs of recovery have been observed in the Aberdeen property market, with residential property sales increasing 7.9 percent for the first time in nearly two years.

https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news/scotland/aberdeen-seeing-signs-of-economic-growth-property-monitor-finds/

Firms to be given greater planning freedom under government scheme to create new business hub

A new government scheme is being planned to regenerate parts of the UK which will give companies greater planning freedom.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/manchester-ripe-government-scheme-create-15464377

ScotBio targets global growth after securing £2m deal

ScotBio, a natural food colourant developer, has won one of the biggest rounds of funding in Scotland worth more than £2 million. The funding will be used to target expansion, increase production and hire more staff.

https://dailybusinessgroup.co.uk/2018/11/scottish-bioenergy-aims-high-after-2m-deal-secured/

Senior appointment made to accelerate growth at Manchester based recruitment firm

Legal recruitment firm, Douglas Scott has appointed a new commercial director as the company looks to grow and compete.

https://www.businessleader.co.uk/senior-appointment-made-to-accelerate-growth-at-manchester-based-recruitment-firm/56052/