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Athens stock exchange. Greek Eurozone exit could have disastrous effects on Scotland`s economy

Published on 21/06/2012 09:17

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ECONOMICS

Eurozone crisis: Greek exit ‘would cost 50,000 Scottish jobs’

A GREEK exit from the eurozone would throw 50,000 people in Scotland out of work as the shock-waves of the move wreaked havoc on the country’s hopes of recovery, a leading economic forecaster has warned.

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ENERGY & UTILITIES

Energy firm aims to house growing staff under one roof

GDF Suez Exploration and Production (E&P) UK plans to move to new headquarters in Aberdeen amid continued growth at the French-owned energy company.

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MANAGEMENT

LaSalle strengthens parks portfolio with £7m Technopole buy

PROPERTY firm Grosvenor has confirmed the sale of the Edinburgh Technopole science park for more than £7 million. LaSalle Investment Management acquired the park, based on the Bush Estate, on behalf of an un-named pension fund client.

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RETAIL

Dixons Retail ‘well-positioned’ for year ahead

Dixons Retail, which owns Currys and PC World, has announced a fall in both annual sales and profits. The group reported underlying pre-tax profits of £70.8m in the financial year 2011-12, down from £85.3m in 2010-11, although ahead of analysts’ forecasts.

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TECHNOLOGY

Japanese takeover widened losses at Borders drug firm ProStrakan

DRUG developer ProStrakan was hit with nearly £18 million of fees and other costs relating to last year’s takeover by Japanese peer KHK, dragging the Borders-based firm down to a £31.8m loss.

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TRANSPORT

PDG Helicopters bought out by Dollar Group

A HELICOPTER firm that has shot images for the James Bond and Harry Potter films has undergone a £1.8 million management buyout backed with funding from Clydesdale Bank.

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