OpenGraph Image for Tuesday, January 17th: Today's local and national business headlines

Tuesday, January 17th: Today's local and national business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-january-17th-todays-local-and-national-business-headlines

MPs have been warned there is a risk investors may “withdraw” from the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Aberdeenshire as timeline delays continue to rumble on.

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New North Sea gas fields could be producing by next year

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-north-sea-gas-fields-could-be-producing-by-next-year

New North Sea gas fields could be brought into production within as little as 18 months after the government secured bids for a series of new licences.

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Revenues soar past £70million at Ashtead Technology

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/revenues-soar-past-70million-at-ashtead-technology

Westhill subsea equipment supplier Ashtead Technology has said its annual revenue will be up about 30% to £72.5million.

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Sales top £1.3billion in bumper year for Cala Homes

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/sales-top-1-3billion-in-bumper-year-for-cala-homes

Cala Group has reported revenue of £1.36billion, a 9% increase on 2021, and anticipates pre-tax profit of circa £169million, up 27% year-on-year.

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North Sea could be base for pioneering £10bn space solar power project

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/north-sea-could-be-base-for-pioneering-10bn-space-solar-power-project

Saudi Arabia is today reported to be investing in a ground-breaking British plan to beam solar power generated in space to a base in the North Sea to provide a round-the-clock supply of renewable energy.

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Experience what Pittodrie hospitality has to offer...

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/experience-what-pittodrie-hospitality-has-to-offer

Businesses are being invited to join Aberdeen Football Club for an exclusive hospitality taster session at Pittodrie Stadium next week.

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Windfall taxes unfairly punish the North Sea independents we rely on for oil and gas

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/windfall-taxes-unfairly-punish-the-north-sea-independents-we-rely-on-for-oil-and-gas

The introduction of two new windfall taxes – or Energy Profits Levies – have sent investor confidence to an all-time low, putting at risk the vital work government and industry must do to bolster energy security and deliver the net zero transition.

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Total Energies takes $1bn hit from windfall tax

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/total-energies-takes-1bn-hit-from-windfall-tax

Total Energies has revealed it will book a $1billion hit from the North Sea windfall tax.

OpenGraph Image for Paperchase in financial trouble and lines up administrators

Paperchase in financial trouble and lines up administrators

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/paperchase-in-financial-trouble-and-lines-up-administrators

High Street stationery chain Paperchase has lined up administrators and put itself up for sale.

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Revolution cuts opening hours at bars to save energy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/revolution-cuts-opening-hours-at-bars-to-save-energy

Revolution Bars Group has revealed that it is shutting some of its late-night venues on Mondays and Tuesdays to save on energy costs.

OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, January 18th: Today's local and national headlines

Wednesday, January 18th: Today's local and national headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-january-18th-todays-local-and-national-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Hospitality firms warn of business rates ‘disadvantage’ in Scotland

Hospitality firms warn of business rates ‘disadvantage’ in Scotland

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hospitality-firms-warn-of-business-rates-disadvantage-north-of-the-border

Scottish hospitality businesses are now operating at a ‘significant disadvantage’ to their English counterparts, according to a leading industry body.