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Seven in 10 companies 'could be due £60,000 in energy bills compensation'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/seven-in-10-companies-could-be-due-60-000-in-energy-bills-compensation

A lawsuit seeking more than £500million has been filed against energy suppliers including British Gas and SSE, with claims that businesses’ costs were unfairly inflated because of “secret commissions” paid to brokers.

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TotalEnergies reported to be weighing up bid for Neptune

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/totalenergies-reported-to-be-weighing-up-bid-for-neptune

TotalEnergies is considering a bid for private-equity backed gas and oil producer Neptune Energy, according to reports over the weekend.

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Apollo 'closes in' on £1.6bn takeover of Wood Group

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/apollo-closes-in-on-1-6bn-takeover-of-wood-group

Aberdeen-based oil and gas engineering giant Wood Group is close to opening talks for a £1.66billion takeover by US private equity group Apollo, according to weekend reports.

OpenGraph Image for Monday April 17, 2023: The morning market report

Monday April 17, 2023: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-april-17-2023-the-morning-market-report

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says Britain's economy is "back", and that his strategy for growth has been welcomed at the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

OpenGraph Image for Monday April 17, 2023: Today's local and national headlines

Monday April 17, 2023: Today's local and national headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-april-17-2023-todays-local-and-national-headlines

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

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Sturgeon under pressure as leaked finance video emerges

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/sturgeon-under-pressure-as-leaked-finance-video-emerges

A leaked video has emerged apparently showing former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon playing down worries about the party's finances.

OpenGraph Image for Tuesday April 18, 2023: The morning market report

Tuesday April 18, 2023: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-april-18-2023-the-morning-market-report

Rent controls and political uncertainty are affecting investor appetite to fund and deliver Build-to-Rent (BtR) homes in Scotland, according to a new report published today.

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Oil protestors Just Stop Snooker with World Championship demo

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/oil-protestors-just-stop-snooker-with-world-championship-demo

Just Stop Oil protesters stopped play at the World Snooker Championship on Monday after storming The Crucible theatre in Sheffield and pouring orange powder over one of the tables.

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Fifth time lucky for Wood Group’s persistent suitor Apollo

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/fifth-time-lucky-for-wood-groups-persistent-suitor-apollo

After rejecting four previous offers, Wood Group has agreed to engage with Apollo Global Management after the US private equity firm tabled a firm bid valuing the engineering consultancy at £1.7billion.

OpenGraph Image for Tuesday April 18, 2023: Today's local and national business headlines

Tuesday April 18, 2023: Today's local and national business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-april-18-2023-todays-local-and-national-business-headlines

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

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Shell completes restart of operations at the Pierce Field in the North Sea

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/shell-completes-restart-of-operations-at-the-pierce-field-in-the-north-sea

Shell has completed the restart of operations at the Pierce field in the UK Central North Sea, following a significant upgrade to allow gas to be produced after years of the field producing only oil.

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Bon Accord Centre under new ownership as deal finally completes

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bon-accord-centre-under-new-ownership-as-deal-finally-completes

A sibling of the billionaire brothers who own Asda has completed the purchase of the Bon Accord Centre in Aberdeen.