Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.

Government offers to buy coal to keep British Steel going, sources say

The government has offered to buy the coking coal that is essential to keep steel production going at British Steel in Scunthorpe, the BBC has been told.

British Steel has been warning for several days that the raw materials needed to keep its plant's two blast furnaces operational are running out.

Sources said the government was putting the offer in writing to British Steel's Chinese owner Jingye, which will decide on whether to accept it.

Unilever faces investor revolt over new chief's pay package

Unilever, the FTSE-100 consumer goods giant behind Marmite and Lynx, is facing an investor backlash over its new chief executive's multimillion pound pay package.

Sky News has learnt that ISS, a leading proxy adviser, has recommended that shareholders vote against Unilever's remuneration report at its annual meeting later this month.

Sources familiar with ISS's report on Unilever's AGM resolutions say the agency objects to the discount of just €50,000 that the Ben & Jerry's owner has applied to the base salary of Fernando Fernandez, compared to Hein Schumacher, his predecessor.

Bond and Paddington set to star at Universal park

A source close to the Universal UK project has told the BBC what fans can expect from the new park being built in Bedford.

James Bond, Paddington and Lord of the Rings are among the brands set to appear at the park, the BBC has learned.

Rides and attractions related to Harry Potter are not expected to be included.

MPs call for Netflix tax to protect British TV

US streaming giants should pay a “Netflix tax” to help pay for more high-quality British TV shows, MPs have urged.

In a report published on Thursday, the culture, media and sport committee called on American media giants such as Netflix, Disney, Amazon and Apple to “put their money where their mouth is” by paying a 5pc levy on their UK revenues.

The takings would be channelled into a new cultural fund, administered by the British Film Institute (BFI), to support high-end British dramas.

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