OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen Scientists identify genetic anxiety 'switch'

Aberdeen Scientists identify genetic anxiety 'switch'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-scientists-identify-genetic-anxiety-switch

New research from the University of Aberdeen has identified an area of DNA in the human genome that plays a role in controlling anxiety.

Spring Budget Business Breakfast Panel QA 8

Spring Budget 2024

https://www.agcc.co.uk/events/media-gallery-1/business-breakfasts/spring-budget-2024

The day after Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget, we were joined by EY's tax experts and polling expert Dr Emily Gray to get a run down of what it will mean for businesses in the North-east.

ACC Budget: Boost for arts but drivers pay the price

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/acc-budget-boost-for-arts-but-drivers-pay-the-price
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Serica boss warns windfall tax leaves UK vulnerable to shocks

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/serica-boss-warns-windfall-tax-leaves-uk-vulnerable-to-shocks

The UK faces “potential energy shocks in the future” as a result of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s extension of the windfall tax, a North Sea boss has warned.

To let: Marischal College could soon be leased out

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/to-let-marischal-college-could-soon-be-leased-out
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OPINION: 'More uncertainty for an industry which needs stability'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/opinion-more-uncertainty-for-an-industry-which-need-stability

Jeremy Hunt had two choices yesterday – strangle more cash from a sector already paying tax at nearly four-times the rate of every other business in the UK, or create the fiscal conditions that would unlock £200billion of investment in our energy sector.

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OPINION: Hunt’s National Insurance fiddle for the squeezed middle

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/opinion-hunts-national-insurance-fiddle-for-the-squeezed-middle

You’ve got to admire Jeremy Hunt’s chutzpah. The Chancellor delivered what is probably the last major financial statement before the General Election to a packed Commons Chamber yesterday afternoon.

Thursday, March 7, 2024: In politics today

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-march-7-2024-in-politics-today
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What was in the Spring Budget for UK businesses?

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/what-was-in-the-spring-budget-for-uk-businesses

From VAT threshold changes to National Insurance reform, the 2024 Spring Budget has significant ramifications for UK business owners.

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Harbour Energy says EPL has left it paying effective 95% tax rate

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/harbour-energy-says-epl-has-left-it-paying-effective-95-tax-rate

The North Sea’s biggest oil and gas producer revealed it took a $565million hit due to the Energy Profits Levy (EPL) in 2023.

Peterhead lands further £20million of levelling-up cash

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/peterhead-lands-further-20million-of-levelling-up-cash
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Scottish Tories revolt over Jeremy Hunt’s North Sea tax raid

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-tories-revolt-over-jeremy-hunts-north-sea-tax-raid

Scottish Conservatives are in open revolt against the chancellor after he announced plans to extend the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas giants for an extra year.