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OpenGraph Image for Crimewave hitting Scots high streets as shoplifting cases soar by 21%

Crimewave hitting Scots high streets as shoplifting cases soar by 21%

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/crimewave-hitting-scots-high-streets-as-shoplifting-cases-soar-by-21

The scale of the crimewave hitting Scottish high streets has been laid bare today with new crime stats revealing a 21% increase in shoplifting over the past year.

OpenGraph Image for Breaking news: Surprise fall in UK inflation in August to 6.7%

Breaking news: Surprise fall in UK inflation in August to 6.7%

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/breaking-news-surprise-fall-in-uk-inflation-in-august-to-6-7

Inflation unexpectedly fell last month despite fears about rising petrol prices ahead of the Bank of England’s next decision on interest rates.

OpenGraph Image for Politics today: Sunak considers weakening green policies

Politics today: Sunak considers weakening green policies

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/politics-today-sunak-considers-weakening-green-policies

Rishi Sunak is considering weakening some of the government's key green commitments in a major policy shift.

OpenGraph Image for Wednesday September 20th, 2023: Today's business headlines

Wednesday September 20th, 2023: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-september-20th-2023-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Former Dons captain wins support for his charitable foundation

Former Dons captain wins support for his charitable foundation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/former-dons-captain-wins-support-for-his-charitable-foundation

Dons legend Russell Anderson will see his charitable foundation take centre stage in the UEFA Conference League group stages thanks to the generosity of Aberdeen FC Partner, RAM Tubulars.

OpenGraph Image for Thursday September 21st, 2023: The morning market report

Thursday September 21st, 2023: The morning market report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-september-21st-2023-the-morning-market-report

Investors have slashed bets on another interest rate rise on today, predicting the Bank of England will hold borrowing costs flat following a surprise fall in inflation yesterday.

OpenGraph Image for Scottish Co-op boss warns of shoplifting 'anarchy'

Scottish Co-op boss warns of shoplifting 'anarchy'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-co-op-boss-warns-of-shoplifting-anarchy

A Co-op boss has warned that stores are descending into "anarchy" as staff face a sharp rise in retail crime.

OpenGraph Image for More than 100 workers move firm after Baker Hughes sale

More than 100 workers move firm after Baker Hughes sale

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/more-than-100-workers-move-firm-after-baker-hughes-sale

Baker Hughes has sold part of its operation in Montrose for an undisclosed sum.

OpenGraph Image for Halifax announces plans to close Union Street branch in January

Halifax announces plans to close Union Street branch in January

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/halifax-announces-plans-to-close-union-street-branch-in-january

Halifax has announced that its Union Street branch will be one of 53 outlets to close in the New Year following a 45% drop in footfall.

OpenGraph Image for Sunak faces backlash making U-turn on green pledges

Sunak faces backlash making U-turn on green pledges

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/sunak-faces-backlash-making-u-turn-on-green-pledges

Rishi Sunak has delayed a ban on new petrol and diesel cars in a major change to the government's approach to achieving net zero by 2050.

Thursday September 21st, 2023: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-september-21st-2023-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Scottish school strikes to go ahead as union rejects pay deal

Scottish school strikes to go ahead as union rejects pay deal

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-school-strikes-to-go-ahead-as-union-rejects-pay-deal

Strikes that will close schools across Scotland next week are set to go ahead after a union rejected a new council pay deal.