Susannah Donaldson Partner Pinsent Masons LLP

Equal pay improvements under the Labour spotlight

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/equal-pay-improvements-under-the-labour-spotlight

In light of the shifting legal landscape and market trends, both under the new Labour government in UK and across the EU, employers will face ever more onerous pay gap reporting duties across different diversity strands and should consider putting in place a pay equity strategy.

Write a standout cover letter with the help of three chatGPT prompts

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/write-a-standout-cover-letter-with-the-help-of-three-chatgpt-prompts

When people turn to AI to support their job application it’s usually because they:

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Local charity seeks trustees to help those in need

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/local-charity-seeks-trustees-to-help-those-in-need

Somebody Cares SCIO, a prominent charity serving Aberdeen and the shire, is seeking four to six new trustees to join its board.

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ONE launches EnergyTech Bridge programme with Barclays Eagle Labs and CodeBase

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/one-launches-energytech-bridge-programme-with-barclays-eagle-labs-and-codebase

Opportunity North East (ONE), in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs and CodeBase have launched the EnergyTech Bridge Programme.

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Nominations open for the 2025 Northern Star Business Awards

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nominations-open-for-the-2025-northern-star-business-awards

Nominations have opened for the 2025 Northern Star Business Awards run by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce. The awards – delivered in partnership with Brodies LLP – recognise successful and growing businesses that make a positive impact on the North-east economy.

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Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace LLP announce solicitor promotion

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/raeburn-christie-clark-wallace-llp-announce-solicitor-promotion

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace are delighted to announce the promotion of Sarah Innes to associate solicitor.

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Industry invests £600,000 to support acceleration of the energy transition

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/industry-invests-600-000-to-support-acceleration-of-the-energy-transition

Companies operating in the energy sector are backing the University’s research into the Energy Transition to the tune of £600,000 to support the creation of new research initiative focused on decarbonising the oil and gas sector and advancing the shift to clean energy.

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Swinney pledges to put independence front and central of SNP

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/swinney-pledges-to-put-independence-front-and-central-of-snp

The SNP are to make a renewed push for independence almost a decade on from the 2014 referendum, as the party looks rebuild after a damaging election defeat.

Monday, September 2, 2024: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-september-2-2024-todays-business-headlines

Aberdeen Restaurant Weeks burst into life – and have already served up a boost for city venues

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-restaurant-weeks-burst-into-life-and-have-already-served-up-a-boost-for-city-venues

The dinner gong has sounded as Aberdeen Restaurant Weeks dish up delicious delights with the much-loved “Foodie Fortnight” kicking off today (Monday, September 2).

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Industry warns 35,000 jobs at risk if Chancellor hikes windfall tax

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/industry-warns-35-000-jobs-at-risk-if-chancellor-hikes-windfall-tax

Labour's plans to hike the windfall tax will be a £13billion financial disaster for the UK and place 35,000 industry jobs at risk, according to a new report.

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Communities in line for £2m funding from SSEN Transmission

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/communities-in-line-for-2m-funding-from-ssen-transmission

SSEN Transmission has launched its first ever Community Benefit Fund, allowing organisations across the north of Scotland to apply for a share of £2million for projects that will aid skills development, support the culture of local communities, and help alleviate fuel poverty.