R&D spending in North Sea set to increase and boost Scottish economy

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Wednesday, 22 February 2012 14:43
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According to a leading expert in the field of oil and gas law, research and development spending in the seas around Scotland is expected to increase on the back of rising oil prices. 

The claim was made by Mr Martin Ewan, author of the book 'Oil and Gas Law: Current Practice and Emerging Trends' published by Aberdeen University.

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SNP MSP welcomes ethical banking to Scotland

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Tuesday, 21 February 2012 22:40
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Rob Gibson MSP has welcomed the opening of the first Scottish branch office of the ethical investment bank, Triodos.
 
The SNP MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross was speaking last night at a launch event in Edinburgh, attended by around 50 business and personal customers as well as key partners from various social and environmental organisations.

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Ryanair cuts underlines Scotland's second class treatment from Westminster claims MSP

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Tuesday, 21 February 2012 20:24
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SNP MSP Colin Keir is urging Ryanair to reconsider its plans to cut routes from Edinburgh Airport and says the company should be working to ensure the future of the airport is focused on expansion and not retraction.

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Robertson questions imbalance in MoD spending

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Tuesday, 21 February 2012 04:49
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The SNP's Defence spokesman at Westminster yesterday demanded and explanation from Defence Secretary Philip Hammond over the £1billion imbalance between the contribution made by Scottish taxpayers and the level of defence spending in Scotland.

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BMI takeover prompts formal complaint to European Commission

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Friday, 17 February 2012 23:08
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A planned takeover of BMI by International Airlines Group has led to a complaint to the European Commission amid claims that it could hit air links between Scotland and Heathrow.
 
Both Richard Branson’s company Virgin Atlantic and Colin Keir MSP have made a formal complaint to the European Commission and the UK Office of Fair Trading in a bid to have the deal blocked on grounds of competition and consumer services.

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Labour urged to drop negativity over new Forth crossing

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Tuesday, 14 February 2012 04:52
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The SNP say Labour is letting Scottish companies down by ignoring the benefits to them of the Forth Replacement Crossing – especially after a further 88 subcontracts were advertised. 

Colin Keir, SNP MSP for Edinburgh Western, has urged Labour to drop its negativity and encourage Scottish companies to apply for contracts for the project.

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Defence analyst says Clyde shipyards would be safe after independence

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Tuesday, 14 February 2012 03:48
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The SNP has welcomed the assessment of a senior independent defence analyst that BAE's Clyde shipyards are well placed to continue their highly skilled work post-independence.

Howard Wheedon, senior strategist with City firm BGC Partners, told the Daily Record newspaper that the Clyde yards would continue to operate after Scottish independence.

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