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OpenGraph Image for Thursday May 5: The local and national business headlines

Thursday May 5: The local and national business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-may-5-the-local-and-national-business-headlines

The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates from 0.75% to 1% later today.

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Hammerson 'looking to sell Union Square in £150million deal'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hammerson-looking-to-sell-union-square-in-150million-deal

Real estate giant Hammerson has put Aberdeen's Union Square mall up for sale, according to industry figures.

OpenGraph Image for Thursday May 5: The morning market report

Thursday May 5: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-may-5-the-morning-market-report

Management consulting services company PwC has announced that its UK staff will be able to clock off for the week at lunchtime on Fridays all this summer.

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Shell profits rise on back of higher energy prices

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/shell-profits-rise-on-back-of-higher-energy-prices
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ScottishPower and Storegga set out green hydrogen plan

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottishpower-and-storegga-set-out-green-hydrogen-plan

ScottishPower and Storegga have formed a partnership to develop, build and operate green hydrogen production plants across Scotland.

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McColl's on brink of collapse

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mccolls-on-brink-of-collapse

Thousands of jobs could be at risk amid reports that convenience store chain McColl's is on the brink of collapse.

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Rising costs pushing UK towards recession

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/rising-costs-pushing-uk-towards-recession

The Bank of England believes that the painful squeeze on living standards is set to intensify and will push the UK economy into recession later this year. 

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Former Aberdeen press photographer swaps camera for clippers

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/former-aberdeen-press-photographer-swaps-camera-for-clippers

A former Aberdeen press photographer has swapped his camera for some scissors - taking up a new career as a barber.

OpenGraph Image for Friday May 6: The morning market report

Friday May 6: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-may-6-the-morning-market-report

Oil and gas giant Shell says construction work is progressing well on the first new manned vessel for the company in the northern North Sea for 30 years, following delays.

OpenGraph Image for Friday May 6: The local and national business headlines

Friday May 6: The local and national business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-may-6-the-local-and-national-business-headlines

Large tech companies such as Google and Facebook will have to abide by new competition rules in the UK or risk facing huge fines, the Government said.

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Speculation mounts over the future of Grangemouth

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/speculation-mounts-over-the-future-of-grangemouth

Fears are growing for the future of a critical North Sea oil refinery as its Chinese backer prepares to appoint restructuring advisers.

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Aberdeen FC 'could form working partnership with Juventus'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-fc-could-form-working-partnership-with-juventus

Aberdeen Football Club could forge closer ties with Serie A giants Juventus, according to weekend reports.