Newsroom Archive - July 2008

I welcome the recommendations set out in the Gallagher Review, which called for a slower introduction of biofuels due to greenhouse gas emissions caused by deforestation and the reality of increasing food prices. The Gallagher review was commissioned by the British government and concluded that Britain should not abandon biofuel, but should slow down its production and use. The study advises a more cautious approach until international policies are put in place.

Being held at Dalhousie Castle, the event will not only allow guests to get up close and work with birds of prey, such as hawks, buzzards, falcons, eagles and owls, but it will also enable them to try their hand at archery whilst meeting likeminded individuals who are also looking to build a new circle of friends.

Perhaps you're thinking of buying a little slice of paradise where you can park the yacht, laze in the sun and not concern yourself with the gyrations of the world stock markets: if so, you will no doubt be the envy of everyone around you.

60% of Scottish construction firms are slightly or much less confident in the economic prospects facing their business over the next 12 months, compared to the previous 12 months. The findings come from a new quarterly survey of business confidence in the Scottish construction industry published by the Scottish Building Federation.