Consumer confidence is today reported to have fallen to a new record low as people facing painful budget squeezes have become "exasperated" at the state of the economy.
The Port of Aberdeen is reopening its South Harbour visitor centre to the public this weekend.
Technology giant Apple has warned of serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.
Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is looking at options for bailing out businesses this winter, amid concerns that thousands of smaller companies will go the wall due to high electricity prices.