Notice: The Chamber's documentation and customs declaration services announce festive opening hours. Click here to view.

OpenGraph Image for Windfall tax announcement branded 'grubby way to govern'

Windfall tax announcement branded 'grubby way to govern'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/windfall-tax-announcement-branded-grubby-way-to-govern

The UK Government's decision to announce a North Sea windfall tax the day after Sue Gray's 'Partygate' report was described as a 'grubby way to govern' yesterday.

OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, July 13th: The morning market report

Wednesday, July 13th: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-july-13th-the-morning-market-report

The Governor of the Bank of England has said ultra-low interest rates will return once the effects of Covid and the war in Ukraine fade.

OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, July 13th: Today's local and national business headlines

Wednesday, July 13th: Today's local and national business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-july-13th-todays-local-and-national-business-headlines

Here are the stories making the business headlines both locally and nationally this morning.

OpenGraph Image for The Zutons to headline BrewDog AGM at Hazlehead Park

The Zutons to headline BrewDog AGM at Hazlehead Park

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/the-zutons-to-headline-brewdog-agm-at-hazlehead-park

The band behind the global hit 'Valerie' has been announced as the headline act for BrewDog's AGM later this summer.

OpenGraph Image for First Bus to give Aberdeen FC fans free matchday travel

First Bus to give Aberdeen FC fans free matchday travel

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/first-bus-to-give-aberdeen-fc-fans-free-matchday-travel

First Aberdeen has announced Aberdeen football fans will be entitled to free matchday travel to home games on its services as it further enhances its partnership as Official Public Transport partner for Aberdeen FC.

OpenGraph Image for Oil prices falls below $100 amid fresh China fears

Oil prices falls below $100 amid fresh China fears

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/oil-prices-falls-below-100-amid-fresh-china-fears

Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel yesterday for the second time in a week amid concerns that fresh restrictions to tackle the coronavirus pandemic in China could dampen demand.

OpenGraph Image for Region unites in support of Green Freeport bid

Region unites in support of Green Freeport bid

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/region-unites-in-support-of-green-freeport-bid

Over 100 senior industry leaders, academics, politicians and business owners have signed a statement in support of the North East Scotland Green Freeport bid which will create 32,000 high-quality jobs and boost GVA by £8.5 billion over the next decade.

OpenGraph Image for Serica Energy shares rise after £1bn takeover bid

Serica Energy shares rise after £1bn takeover bid

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/serica-energy-shares-rise-after-1bn-takeover-bid

The value of Serica Energy surged yesterday after it rebuffed a takeover bid from a smaller rival.

OpenGraph Image for Thursday, July 14th: The morning market report

Thursday, July 14th: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-july-14th-the-morning-market-report

Leading market analysts AJ Bell has warned tax cuts proposed by many Conservative leadership hopefuls could lead to greater monetary tightening from the Bank of England.

OpenGraph Image for Thursday, July 14th: Today's local and national business headlines

Thursday, July 14th: Today's local and national business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-july-14th-todays-local-and-national-business-headlines
OpenGraph Image for North Sea Transition Authority appoints new chief executive

North Sea Transition Authority appoints new chief executive

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/north-sea-transition-authority-appoints-new-chief-executive

The North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has announced today that Stuart Payne has been appointed as its new chief executive.

OpenGraph Image for Piper Alpha Memorial and the North Sea Memorial Rose Garden update

Piper Alpha Memorial and the North Sea Memorial Rose Garden update

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/piper-alpha-memorial-and-the-north-sea-memorial-rose-garden-update

Aberdeen City Council staff are to meet and agree next steps with all relevant parties, including survivors of and families affected by the Piper Alpha disaster and trade unions, to redesign the North Sea Memorial Rose Garden, a committee agreed yesterday (13 July).