Business News Round Up (29/04/19)

Plans for a Glasgow Metro network and Central-Queen Street tunnel unveiled

The Glasgow Connectivity Commission has proposed that £10 billion be spent over the next 20 years to reconnect left behind areas and boost the economy.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17603136.plans-for-a-glasgow-metro-network-and-central-queen-street-tunnel-unveiled/

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund £25m investment in Greater Manchester businesses

Since its inception in 2017, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has invested £25 million in ambitious, high-growth SMEs in the Greater Manchester region.

https://marketingstockport.co.uk/news/northern-powerhouse-investment-fund-25m-investment-in-greater-manchester-businesses/

Call for Scottish businesses to make their voices heard in future trade negotiations

The UK Government and the Scottish Chamber of Commerce call for Scottish businesses to provide input on fair trade agreements post Brexit.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/call-for-scottish-businesses-to-make-their-voices-heard-in-future-trade-negotiations

Selina launches in the UK announcing four location to open this year

Global hospitality brand, Selina, has announced plans to expand into the UK, with locations in Liverpool, Birmingham and Manchester after securing $100 million series C funding.

http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/04/29/1810981/0/en/Selina-Launches-in-the-U-K-Announcing-Four-Locations-to-Open-This-Year.html

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