
North Sea tax policies short-sighted, Scotland says
Edinburgh, Scotland (UPI) Mar 23, 2015 - The North Sea energy sector has paid a heavy price because of the policies embraced by the British government, Scotland's deputy first minister said Monday.
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Edinburgh, Scotland (UPI) Mar 23, 2015 - The North Sea energy sector has paid a heavy price because of the policies embraced by the British government, Scotland's deputy first minister said Monday.
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