OpenGraph Image for Estate agents hit out as property industry 'wrong-footed' by sudden tax change

Estate agents hit out as property industry 'wrong-footed' by sudden tax change

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/estate-agent-giants-hit-out-as-property-industry-wrong-footed-by-sudden-tax-change

Estate agent giants have slammed the draft Scottish Budget for 2025/26, warning it has "wrong-footed the property investment market overnight".

OpenGraph Image for Deputy first minister urges opposition to push for more business-friendly Budget

Deputy first minister urges opposition to push for more business-friendly Budget

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/deputy-first-minister-urges-opposition-to-push-for-more-business-friendly-budget

Deputy first minister Kate Forbes, in an unusual move, has urged opposition parties to push her government to make its Budget more business-friendly.

OpenGraph Image for Friday, December 6, 2024: Today's business headlines

Friday, December 6, 2024: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-december-6-2024-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Dark Matter Rum under new ownership after liquidation

Dark Matter Rum under new ownership after liquidation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dark-matter-rum-under-new-ownership-after-liquidation

A new owner has taken over production of Aberdeenshire’s Dark Matter rum after the company went into liquidation.

OpenGraph Image for Boss of troubled Tullow Oil to step down

Boss of troubled Tullow Oil to step down

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/boss-of-troubled-tullow-oil-to-step-down

The boss of a troubled London oil and gas producer that was once worth billions has said he will leave the company next year.

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PM to attend British-Irish Council in Edinburgh

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/pm-to-attend-british-irish-council-in-edinburgh

Sir Keir Starmer is to attend his first meeting of the British-Irish Council, which is being hosted in Edinburgh today.

OpenGraph Image for FirstGroup makes rail move ahead of nationalisation

FirstGroup makes rail move ahead of nationalisation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/firstgroup-makes-rail-move-ahead-of-nationalisation

Aberdeen-headquartered FirstGroup is growing a portfolio of independent services to be run outside of the UK Government’s renationalised Great British Railways.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Oil prices up as Opec+ pushes back production increases

Market Watch: Oil prices up as Opec+ pushes back production increases

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-oil-prices-up-as-opec-pushes-back-production-increases

Oil prices have shot up by 0.5% after Opec+ announced its production plans for next year are to be scaled back significantly.

OpenGraph Image for Am Sci Tech welcomes Hybrid Performance ABZ to Aberdeen Innovation Park

Am Sci Tech welcomes Hybrid Performance ABZ to Aberdeen Innovation Park

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/am-sci-tech-welcomes-hybrid-performance-abz-to-aberdeen-innovation-park

AM Sci Tech is thrilled to announce that Marcus Lee, trading as Hybrid Performance ABZ, a modern and exclusive fitness hub offering 1-2-1 personal training, small group coaching and sports massage treatments, has joined the vibrant community of businesses at Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks.

OpenGraph Image for Make your dream office in Aberdeen a reality at Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks

Make your dream office in Aberdeen a reality at Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/make-your-dream-office-in-aberdeen-a-reality-at-aberdeen-energy-innovation-parks

It has been a transformative year for AM Sci Tech, a subsidiary of Hurstwood Holdings, the new owner of Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks.

OpenGraph Image for New Aberdeen Deputy Lieutenants commissioned

New Aberdeen Deputy Lieutenants commissioned

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-aberdeen-deputy-lieutenants-commissioned

Six new Deputy Lieutenants have been commissioned at a ceremony conducted by Aberdeen’s Lord-Lieutenant, Dr David Cameron.

OpenGraph Image for Conservation measures to save Atlantic salmon in Scottish rivers ‘could do more harm than good’

Conservation measures to save Atlantic salmon in Scottish rivers ‘could do more harm than good’

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/conservation-measures-to-save-atlantic-salmon-in-scottish-rivers-could-do-more-harm-than-good

Scottish river restoration schemes which are currently receiving large sums of public funding are unlikely to be successful, are based on weak scientific evidence and risk significant degradation of salmon habitat, a leading scientist has warned.