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UK Economic Outlook Business Breakfast

UK Economic Outlook

https://www.agcc.co.uk/events/media-gallery-1/business-breakfasts/uk-economic-outlook

Inflation is running at its highest rate in 40 years, interest rates are rising at the fastest level since 1995 and the cost of doing business has gone through the roof. So, what does the next 12 months hold? Guests got an exclusive insight from leading UK economist, Tom Pugh.

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Northern Star Business Awards 2023 Finalists Reception

https://www.agcc.co.uk/events/media-gallery-1/northern-star-business-awards/northern-star-business-awards-2023-finalists-reception

The Northern Star Business Awards 2023 finalists were announced at the finalists reception hosted by principal sponsor Brodies LLP.

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Aberdeenshire care home operator sold to Belgians

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeenshire-care-home-operator-sold-to-belgians

The operator of three major care homes in Aberdeenshire has been bought by a Belgian operator for an undisclosed sum.

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Tuesday September 27th: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-september-27th-the-morning-market-report

Brent Crude fell below $85 a barrel for the first time since January yesterday amid concerns about a global economic slowdown.

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BrewDog boss describes budget as ‘display of incompetence’

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/brewdog-boss-describes-budget-as-display-of-incompetence

BrewDog boss James Watt has described Kwasi Kwarteng's tax-slashing mini-budget “nothing short of a startling display of incompetence”.

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First Minister doubles down on opposition to tax cuts

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/first-minister-doubles-down-on-opposition-to-tax-cuts

First Minster Nicola Sturgeon has said it would be a "serious error" for Scotland to match all the tax cuts announced by UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng.

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Bank of England vows to step in if pound rout continues

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bank-of-england-vows-to-step-in-if-pound-rout-continues

The Bank of England said yesterday that it “will not hesitate” to raise interest rates to halt the plunging value of the pound.

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Tuesday September 27th: Today's local and national news headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-september-27th-todays-local-and-national-news-headlines

Here are the business stories making the headlines across the UK this morning.

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Banks pull mortgages from sale amid interest rate chaos

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/banks-pull-mortgages-from-sale-amid-interest-rate-chaos

Banks and building societies removed dozens of mortgage deals from sale yesterday as homeowners raced to secure fixed rates.

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Aberdeen paper mill workers set to take legal action

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-paper-mill-workers-set-to-take-legal-action

Workers at an Aberdeen paper mill who suddenly lost their jobs last week are set to take legal action.

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Labour pledges to cut bills with publicly-owned energy company

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/labour-pledges-to-cut-bills-with-publicly-owned-energy-company

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to set up a publicly-owned clean energy company to rival EDF within the first year of a Labour government

OpenGraph Image for Wednesday September 28th: Today's local and national business headlines

Wednesday September 28th: Today's local and national business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-september-28th-todays-local-and-national-business-headlines

Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.