Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.
Aberdeen’s Marcliffe reveals images of new £5.5m glass dome brasserie
Aberdeen’s Marcliffe has unveiled the name and first images of its £5.5million glass-domed brasserie.
Skylark is being described as a vibrant new dining destination combining bold interiors, a lively atmosphere and a menu built around the finest local ingredients.
Total investment in the project has now exceeded £5.5million, encompassing a state-of-the-art kitchen, bespoke interiors, and upgraded facilities. Skylark, expected to create up to 20 jobs, will open at the end of January next year.
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Wood shares to resume trading ahead of key vote
Wood Group shares will resume trading on Wednesday following publication of its delayed financial statements.
Its report for the year to 31 December 2024 and half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2025 were published last week.
The Financial Conduct Authority has now restored the Aberdeen-based company’s ordinary shares to the main market of the London Stock Exchange, with effect from 8am on 6 November.
Interest rates expected to be held as Budget looms
Policymakers at the Bank of England are widely expected to hold interest rates at 4% following their final meeting before the chancellor's Budget.
Some Bank watchers have suggested that the latest inflation data could strengthen the case for a cut, but most commentators think such a move is more likely in December.
In September, the Bank's governor Andrew Bailey said he still expected further rate cuts, but the pace would be "more uncertain".
Tui to open new store inside St Nicholas Centre
Tui will move from their city centre location to inside the St Nicholas Centre later this month.
The estate agent is currently located on St Nicholas Street, on a corner unit, and is the only branch in Aberdeen.
The new store will occupy Unit 5 inside the mall, opposite TJ Jones, and will open to holidaymakers on Monday November 20.
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder accuses Magnum of ‘power grab’
A co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s accused its parent company of a “power grab” after the Magnum Ice Cream Company ruled that its chairwoman no longer “meets the criteria” to serve as a board member.
In a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission, America’s market regulator, Magnum said that Anuradha Mittal “no longer meets the criteria” to serve on Ben & Jerry’s independent board.
It marks the latest escalation in a bitter feud between Ben & Jerry’s and its ownership, which has its roots in disagreements about the brand’s political and social activism.
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