Business News Round Up (27/11/18)


China-Scottish Business Awards to celebrate growth of business links

The China-Scottish Business Awards, hosted in Edinburgh, will announce its winners in January in to celebrate the Scottish Businesses that have been forging partnerships in China.

https://www.insider.co.uk/news/china-scottish-business-awards-celebrate-13646641

Innovators and disruptors flock to Manchester Tech Incubator

Manchester’s most innovative tech start-ups, including two blockchain start-ups, cyber security specialists and an AI based digital health company, have moved into Circle Square’s Manchester Technology Centre.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/innovators-disruptors-flock-manchester-tech-15465969

BDO confirms merger talks with rival

Accountancy firm BDO will take merge with Moore Stephens. The merged business is set to become Britain’s fifth largest accountant.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/bdo-accountants-manchester-merger-talks-15465190

Quiz suffers double-digit profits drop despite strong online sales rise

Scottish fashion retailer Quiz has revealed profits have fallen by 11% after a difficult first half, despite group revenue increasing 19%.

https://www.insider.co.uk/company-results-forecasts/quiz-shares-retail-glasgow-fashion-13649480