Business News Round Up (28/05/19)
Scottish housing market hits 11 year high despite Brexit uncertainty
The sales of Scottish property have risen to their highest level in 11 years, an increase of 2.3% in comparison to 2018, despite uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
Manchester ranks second for foreign direct investment in BFPG report
The latest report from the British Foreign Policy Group (BFPG) has revealed that Greater Manchester ranks second in receiving Foreign Direct Investment, estimated at £2.7 billion, with international trade reaching £5.36 billion in value of goods.
Third sector partnership wins £5m contract
Social enterprises in Scotland are set to benefit from £5 million funding to enable them to access free specialist business advice.
http://thirdforcenews.org.uk/tfn-news/third-sector-partnership-wins-5m-contract
Hospitality and tourism shortage poses challenge to colleges
Analysis by the Scottish Parliament Research Centre says Scotland’s finance, health, social care and college sectors are set to suffer as a result of loss of EU funding and a widening of the skills gap from the loss of EU national from its workforce.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/hospitality-tourism-shortage-poses-challenge-16208269