Scottish Business Briefing – Tuesday 23 April, 2013
ENERGY & UTILITIES
Petroceltic in black thanks to Melrose Resources
IRISH oil firm Petroceltic yesterday hailed a “transformational year” after its takeover of Edinburgh-based Melrose Resources helped it turn a profit on its operating activities. The Scotsman}
FOOD, DRINK & AGRICULTURE
Pub firms see red amid plans to cut ‘beer tie’
LARGE pub companies have accused the UK government of attempting to strangle the industry in red tape after unveiling proposals to create a “powerful” adjudicator aimed at helping struggling landlords. (The Scotsman)
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UK Government to sell stake in Urenco
The UK Government is to proceed with its sell-off of a one-third stake in uranium enrichment company Urenco. (The Herald)
MANAGEMENT
Aberdein makes double move into Scots capital
Law firm Aberdein Considine is making a double move into Edinburgh. (Press and Journal)
MEDIA & LEISURE
Profit warning hits Snoozebox shares
PORTABLE hotel firm Snoozebox shocked investors as it postponed its annual results and warned of a “material shortfall” in profits. (The Scotsman)
TECHNOLOGY
YoYo Games on the rise with plan to double staff
YOYO Games, the Dundee-based software firm backed by former executives from Xbox and Last.fm, is planning to double its headcount by creating 25 jobs as demand for its gaming platform soars. (The Scotsman)