Scottish Business Briefing – Tuesday 23 April, 2013

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Snoozebox: Profit warning. Picture: Greg Macvean/TSPLSnoozebox: Profit warning. Picture: Greg Macvean/TSPL
Snoozebox: Profit warning. Picture: Greg Macvean/TSPL

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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INDUSTRY

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)

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