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OpenGraph Image for Planners urge councillors to axe Dutch Mill marquee next week

Planners urge councillors to axe Dutch Mill marquee next week

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/planners-urge-councillors-to-axe-dutch-mill-marquee-next-week

Aberdeen councillors have been urged to reject plans to retain a popular marquee at city's Dutch Mill hotel.

OpenGraph Image for Tax and red tape forcing landlords to sell up, warns Bank of England

Tax and red tape forcing landlords to sell up, warns Bank of England

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tax-and-red-tape-forcing-landlords-to-sell-up-warns-bank-of-england

The Bank of England has sounded the alarm over a worsening crisis in the rental market as high taxes and red tape forces landlords to sell up.

OpenGraph Image for Monday, February 6th: The morning market report

Monday, February 6th: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-february-6th-the-morning-market-report

The FTSE 100 stock index has hit a record high, lifted by investors betting that a weak pound will help UK firms abroad and that the worst of the cost of living crisis has passed.

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Liz Truss: 'My economic policies were never given a chance'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/liz-truss-my-economic-policies-were-never-given-a-chance

Liz Truss has broken her silence following her disastrous stint as Prime Minister, blaming the “economic establishment” and her own Conservative Party for her downfall.

OpenGraph Image for Renewables firms say net zero ‘at risk’ without tax breaks

Renewables firms say net zero ‘at risk’ without tax breaks

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/renewables-firms-say-net-zero-at-risk-without-tax-breaks

The UK's net-zero goal is at risk because the government lacks a clear plan to deliver green growth, energy sector bosses have warned.

OpenGraph Image for Drinks giants warn ministers: 'Advertising ban will destroy our industry'

Drinks giants warn ministers: 'Advertising ban will destroy our industry'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/drinks-giants-warn-ministers-advertising-ban-will-destroy-our-industry

Some of the world's biggest whisky and beer companies have united to warn the Scottish Government that its proposed ban on alcohol advertising will "destroy Scotland's drinks industry".

OpenGraph Image for Monday, February 6th: Today's local and national business headlines

Monday, February 6th: Today's local and national business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-february-6th-todays-local-and-national-business-headlines

Oil will rise back above $100 a barrel this year and may face a serious supply problem in 2024 as spare production capacity runs out, according to Goldman Sachs.

OpenGraph Image for Tuesday, February 7th: Today's local and national business headlines

Tuesday, February 7th: Today's local and national business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-february-7th-todays-local-and-national-business-headlines

Enough wind power to supply 1.2m homes a day was wasted over winter because there is no capacity to store extra energy generated on gusty days, according to new research published in The Telegraph.

OpenGraph Image for Boost for Union Street as baker cooks up plan for vacant unit

Boost for Union Street as baker cooks up plan for vacant unit

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/boost-for-union-street-as-baker-cooks-up-plan-for-vacant-unit

Bakery giant Greggs wants to transform the former Boots shop on Aberdeen’s Union Street into a new branch.

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Prime Minister set to reinstate Department for Energy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/prime-minister-set-to-reinstate-department-for-energy

A standalone Department for Energy could be re-introduced for the first time since 1992 under a government reshuffle expected to start today.

OpenGraph Image for Windfall tax is costing BP almost £10million per day

Windfall tax is costing BP almost £10million per day

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/windfall-tax-is-costing-bp-almost-10million-per-day

The impact of the windfall tax on North Sea operators has been laid bare this morning after BP's accounts revealed it is costing the firm almost £10million per day.

OpenGraph Image for Wed Feb 8: The morning market report

Wed Feb 8: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/britain-could-avoid-a-recession-this-year