Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.
Major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warnings
A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula at about 11:25 local time on Wednesday.
Tsunami warnings and evacuation orders were issued around the world, including in Japan, Ecuador, Hawaii and the west coast of North America.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green has asked people to heed evacuation orders and stay calm while US President Donald Trump advised Americans to be on alert for tsunami warnings.
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Counsellors bid to save youth mental health service
Counsellors at one of Scotland's oldest mental health charities are trying to save its youth service - after it closed suddenly leaving about 1,000 children and young people without support.
Mental Health Aberdeen, which operated for 75 years, announced last week it was shutting with immediate effect.
However, former staff are trying to restart some services, including those previously provided in every primary and secondary school in the city, as well as student counselling.
Historic gatehouse in Aberdeen graveyard up for lease
A historic stone gatehouse in the heart of the city, nestled among the centuries-old tombstones of St Nicholas Kirkyard, has been put up for lease – offering a highly unusual opportunity for the right tenant.
At just 250 sq ft, the quirky Grade-A-listed building is being marketed by property firm FG Burnett at £7,500 a year.
It sits at the edge of the centuries-old “Mither Kirk” – the Kirk of St Nicholas – one of Aberdeen’s oldest places of worship, with roots stretching back to 1157.
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HSBC tells managing directors to return to office four days a week
HSBC has asked its managing directors to come into the office for at least four days a week from October.
According to a memo, seen by Bloomberg News, the London-listed bank told its senior managers to “set the tone from the top”. Approached on Tuesday, HSBC said that in-person interactions were “essential to how we lead and deliver for our customers”.
It is the latest example of a big UK company pushing for higher office attendance amid concerns over productivity since pandemic-era lockdowns caused a surge in remote working.
Apple to launch first foldable iPhone
Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone next year in a radical move likely to deliver a $65billion (£49bn) sales windfall for the tech giant.
On Tuesday, analysts at Wall Street bank JP Morgan said the long awaited flip phone would form part of the new iPhone 18 lineup due in September 2026 and cost $1,999.
The book-style device is likely be similar to the Galaxy Z Fold series, and will see Apple join the likes of Samsung which has been selling foldable smartphones since 2019.
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BBC risks exodus as older viewers flock to YouTube
The BBC is at risk of a fresh exodus of viewers as older audiences increasingly turn to YouTube over traditional television channels.
The streaming giant accounted for 14% of all viewing time in UK households last year, overtaking ITV for the first time to become the second most-watched service in Britain.
It means YouTube is now closing in on the BBC, which remains Britain’s most-watched service with a 19% share of viewing time. ITV now holds a 12% share, according to the findings published by Ofcom.