Friday, November 29, 2024: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-november-29-2024-todays-business-headlines

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

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Louise Haigh quits as transport secretary over phone offence

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/louise-haigh-quits-as-transport-secretary-over-phone-offence

Louise Haigh has resigned as transport secretary after pleading guilty for wrongly reporting her work mobile phone was stolen in 2013.

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Exclusive: Cruise colossus eyeing Aberdeen as destination for mega ships

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/exclusive-cruise-colossus-eyeing-aberdeen-as-destination-for-mega-ships

Royal Caribbean, one of the biggest cruise operators on the planet, is considering adding Aberdeen to the list of stunning ports across the globe its mammoth ships dock at, AGCC can reveal.

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Market Watch: Scottish Government unveils Hydrogen export plans

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-scottish-government-unveils-hydrogen-export-plans

The Scottish Government has published its first plans to make Scotland a key producer and exporter of hydrogen.

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Dons light-up the West End with festive fan tribute

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dons-light-up-the-west-end-with-festive-fan-tribute

Aberdeen FC is lighting up a prominent West End building throughout December with an eye-catching festive display.

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Six by Nico announces 30% off gift vouchers

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/six-by-nico-announces-30-off-gift-vouchers

Six by Nico Aberdeen are serving up two exclusive Black Friday offers, giving Aberdeen residents the perfect way to treat their loved ones this Christmas.

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Senior school celebrates Book Week Scotland with pupil-led events

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/senior-school-celebrates-book-week-scotland-with-pupil-led-events

Last week, the senior school marked Book Week Scotland by celebrating the joys of reading, offering students exciting opportunities to discover new authors, genres, and book series.

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Determined duo to take on the West Highland Way in aid of Cancer Research UK

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/determined-duo-to-take-on-the-west-highland-way-in-aid-of-cancer-research-uk

Paul Oliver and Joe Harley, colleagues and friends, have committed to raising £5,000 in aid of Cancer Research UK by taking on the West Highland Way in May 2025 – a gruelling route that challenges the body and mind.

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Libraries receive innovation funding boost

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/libraries-receive-innovation-funding-boost

Aberdeen City Libraries is among 13 services in Scotland to receive funding from the 2024/25 Public Library Improvement Fund (PLIF).

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University of Aberdeen part of £2.5million net zero project

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/university-of-aberdeen-part-of-2-5million-net-zero-project

A new project involving researchers from the University of Aberdeen has been awarded more than £2.5million for research that will make a significant contribution to the national strategy for reaching net zero by 2050.

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Robertson employees celebrated for 180 years of long service

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/robertson-employees-celebrated-for-180-years-of-long-service

A site manager, aftercare manager, joiner, two labourers and a team leader were recognised last week for their dedication to their work, amassing an incredible 180 years for Robertson between them.

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Macdonald Pittodrie House unveils festive events programme

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/macdonald-pittodrie-house-unveils-festive-events-programme

One of Aberdeenshire’s most historic hotels, Macdonald Pittodrie House, has unveiled its lineup of festive events designed to entertain people of all ages this Christmas.