Scottish Business Briefing – Friday 13 July, 2012
BANKING
£80bn for big banks – but only if they ease the credit squeeze
Central bank policymakers are today expected to throw down an £80 billion challenge to Britain’s biggest lenders in an effort to ease the credit squeeze. (Scotsman)
ENERGY & UTILITIES
Watchdog forecasts plunging oil revenue
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Hide AdAlex Salmond’s plans for an independent Scotland funded by North Sea energy have been dealt a blow by an official report that reveals tax revenue from oil and gas is to fall dramatically over the next three decades. (Scotsman)
INDUSTRY
£17m mill secures future of Scots site
THE future of the 182-year-old Hutchison milling business in Kirkcaldy has been secured after owner Carr’s Milling Industries said it is to construct a new £17 million mill on the site with the help of a seven-figure Government grant. (Herald)
Dawn Group defends plan to close construction arm
DAWN Group has defended its decision to close its construction arm to focus on development work and housebuilding after the homes division made a loss in the last financial year. (Herald)
MEDIA & LEISURE
Edinburgh’s hotels suffer as weather and weak euro discourage visitors
REVENUES and occupancy rates at Edinburgh’s three- and four-star hotels fell for the third month in a row during May, according to accountancy firm PKF’s monthly report. (Scotsman)
TECHNOLOGY
In-focus Daysoft doubles profits to £1.32m
Scottish contact lens maker Daysoft, the only online seller of daily disposable lenses, doubled profits to £1.32 million last year on a 21% sales rise to £9m, according to accounts just filed at Companies House. (Herald)