OpenGraph Image for British Chambers says firms will want to see more detail on timeline for Employment Right Bill reforms

British Chambers says firms will want to see more detail on timeline for Employment Right Bill reforms

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/british-chambers-says-firms-will-want-to-see-more-detail-on-timeline-for-employment-right-bill-reforms

The British Chambers of Commerce says firms will want to see more detail on the timeline for Employment Right Bill reforms announced by Labour yesterday - and also guarantees of no surprises.

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Orkney and Shetland MP backs plans for Rosebank offshore project

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/orkney-and-shetland-mp-backs-plans-for-rosebank-offshore-project

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has publicly backed plans for development of Rosebank - the largest untapped oil and gas field in UK waters.

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String of giant dams to be built across mountain landscapes

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/string-of-giant-dams-to-be-built-across-britains-mountain-landscapes

A string of giant dams are to be built across Britain’s mountain landscapes after Ed Miliband offered developers billions of pounds in potential support for the projects.

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UK Government denies that Capital Gains Tax could hit 39%

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/uk-government-denies-that-capital-gains-tax-could-hit-39

The UK Government has been forced to deny that Rachel Reeves is planning to raise Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to as high as 39%.

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ScottishPower owner to double its multibillion-pound investment in Britain

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottishpower-owner-to-double-its-multibillion-pound-investment-in-britain

The owner of ScottishPower will set out plans to double its multibillion-pound investment in Britain over the next five years, in one of the first of several deals expected to be announced as international business leaders arrive in London next week.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen to be HQ for Green Volt, placing the city at the heart of the energy transition

Aberdeen to be HQ for Green Volt, placing the city at the heart of the energy transition

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-to-be-hq-for-green-volt-placing-the-city-at-the-heart-of-the-energy-transition

Aberdeen has been selected as the strategic and operational headquarters for floating wind venture Green Volt.

Market Watch: UK economy returns to growth

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-uk-economy-returns-to-growth

The UK's economy has grown by 0.2% after two successive months of stagnation, according to official figures.

OpenGraph Image for Friday, October 11, 2024: Today's business headlines

Friday, October 11, 2024: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-october-11-2024-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace adds to its residential conveyancing team

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace adds to its residential conveyancing team

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/raeburn-christie-clark-wallace-adds-to-its-residential-conveyancing-team

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace are delighted to welcome Julie Hamill to the firm as an Associate in its residential conveyancing team, based at our Union Street Property Office.

OpenGraph Image for Britney Houvet appointed Chair of Women in Decommissioning

Britney Houvet appointed Chair of Women in Decommissioning

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/britney-houvet-appointed-chair-of-women-in-decommissioning

Elemental Energies is delighted to announce that their Head of Business Development, Britney Houvet, has been appointed as the new Chair of Women in Decommissioning (WiD). 

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Appetite owner joins ScotlandIS board

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/appetite-owner-joins-scotlandis-board

ScotlandIS, the membership and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s digital technologies industry, has appointed Sheryl Newman, owner of Appetite, to join the board following a comprehensive recruitment process which began in July.

OpenGraph Image for Escone’s growth continues with two new appointments

Escone’s growth continues with two new appointments

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/escones-growth-continues-with-two-new-appointments

Aberdeen-based business applications support firm Escone Solutions has welcomed two new Business Applications Support Analysts to its expanding team.