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Christian Porta of Chivas Brothers has attacked minimum pricing. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Published on 01/06/2012 08:58

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ECONOMICS

British Chambers of Commerce cuts forecasts and calls for investment

ECONOMISTS at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have slashed their forecast for this year amid renewed demands for radical government action to boost growth. (Scotsman)

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ENERGY & UTILITIES

£20m to renew Longannet’s ageing boiler

Scotland’s largest coal-fired power station is to receive a £20 million investment from owner ScottishPower. Work at the Longannet facility in Fife will begin this month and 500 people will be involved in the project. (Scotsman)

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FOOD, DRINK & AGRICULTURE

Chivas chief hits out at minimum pricing move

CHRISTIAN Porta, chief executive of whisky company Chivas Brothers, has hit out at the Scottish Government for being “more about promoting headlines” than engaging with the drinks industry as the row over minimum pricing rolls on. (Herald)

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INDUSTRY

Port expansion plans promise 850 new jobs

AMBITIOUS plans to expand a Highland port over the next three years will create nearly 850 jobs, a new report has revealed. Another 200 jobs are expected to be generated during construction and the project is predicted to bring at least £23.6million into the area’s economy. (Press and Journal)

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MEDIA & LEISURE

Greek chaos hits Minoan shares as Crete resort plans delayed

POLITICAL turmoil in Greece has delayed the planning decision on Glasgow-based Minoan Group’s leisure development on Crete, the firm warned yesterday, pushing its shares lower. (Scotsman)

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TRANSPORT

Edinburgh Airport changes hands to Global Infrastructure Partners

The owner of Gatwick and London City airport has formally taken ownership of Edinburgh Airport in a £807m deal. (BBC)

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