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OpenGraph Image for Friday August 11th, 2023: Today's business headlines

Friday August 11th, 2023: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-august-11th-2023-todays-business-headlines

The UK economy grew by 0.2% between April and June following a rebound from an extra Bank Holiday for the King's Coronation.

OpenGraph Image for Mon Aug 14: The morning market report

Mon Aug 14: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mon-aug-14-the-morning-market-report
OpenGraph Image for Fossil fuel row continues at Scottish book festival

Fossil fuel row continues at Scottish book festival

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/fossil-fuel-row-continues-at-scottish-book-festival

More than 50 authors have called on Edinburgh International Book Festival to cut ties with one of its sponsors over climate concerns.

OpenGraph Image for Glass facade plan for new Aberdeen Market is criticised by some locals

Glass facade plan for new Aberdeen Market is criticised by some locals

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/glass-facade-plan-for-new-aberdeen-market-is-criticised

Latest plans for the Aberdeen Market development have come in for criticism from some local residents.

OpenGraph Image for Belt-tightening announced at Police Scotland

Belt-tightening announced at Police Scotland

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/belt-tightening-announced-at-police-scotland

The force said that "hard choices" had to be made to deliver policing with its current Scottish Government budget.

OpenGraph Image for NHS waiting lists become a political football in Britain

NHS waiting lists become a political football in Britain

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nhs-waiting-lists-become-a-political-football-in-britain

The health secretary has invited the Welsh and Scottish governments to discuss how best to tackle NHS waiting lists, as millions wait for hospital treatment across the UK.

OpenGraph Image for Grouse shooting now in the Scottish Government's sights

Grouse shooting now in the Scottish Government's sights

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/grouse-shooting-now-in-the-scottish-governments-sights

The grouse-shooting season started at the weekend, but land owners and climate campaigners are divided over proposals for a licensing scheme.

OpenGraph Image for Mon Aug 14: Today's business news headlines

Mon Aug 14: Today's business news headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mon-aug-14-todays-business-news-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Tues Aug 15: The morning market report

Tues Aug 15: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tues-aug-15-the-morning-market-report

Tesla has renewed its price war in China just days after its biggest rival in the country vowed to "demolish" Western rivals.

OpenGraph Image for Booking.com leaves hosts in Scotland out of pocket

Booking.com leaves hosts in Scotland out of pocket

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/booking-com-leaves-hosts-in-scotland-out-of-pocket

Travel website Booking.com has been accused of leaving accommodation hosts in Scotland thousands of pounds out of pocket.

OpenGraph Image for Western oil and gas sanctions hit Russian economy

Western oil and gas sanctions hit Russian economy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/western-oil-and-gas-sanctions-hit-russian-economy

The Russian rouble yesterday dropped to its lowest value in 16 months, falling past 100 per US dollar.

OpenGraph Image for Scotland's census  to be reviewed following poor response

Scotland's census to be reviewed following poor response

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scotlands-census-to-be-reviewed-following-poor-response

Scotland's census is to be subject to a "lessons learned" review, after struggling to achieve its target participation.